Collaboration Offers FPs Guidance on Hepatitis B Management
A multidisciplinary panel of hepatitis B virus experts has collaborated to produce a new guidance document on HBV prevention, diagnosis and management for family physicians and other primary care clinicians. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 8, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
NYSAFP: Ban Tobacco/Vaping Products During COVID-19 Pandemic
The AAFP is supporting family physicians ' efforts to help patients quit using tobacco because tobacco users with COVID-19 are 14 times more likely to have disease progression. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 7, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Family Physician Researcher, Mentor Takes Reins of USPSTF
Family physician Alex Krist, M.D., M.P.H., has been following the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ' s recommendations for decades. Now he ' ll lead their development. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 6, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Academy Debuts Weekly COVID-19 CME Webinar Series
Beginning Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. CDT, the Academy will host a weekly series of CME webinars dedicated to topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 3, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
CDC Moves Forward With STD Awareness Week
The CDC is offering several campaigns that family physicians and other health care professionals can participate in during STD Awareness Week, April 12-18. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 2, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New Tobacco Rule Stands to Benefit Patients With COVID-19
A new FDA final rule ' to establish new cigarette health warnings for cigarette packages and advertisements ' aims to raise public awareness of the dangers of smoking, including its associated comorbidities. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 2, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
CMS Heeds AAFP's Call to Dramatically Expand Telehealth
Following intense AAFP lobbying, CMS on March 30 announced substantial measures to increase telehealth flexibility as FPs fight COVID-19. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Eases CME, Dues Deadlines so FPs Can Focus on Pandemic
To make sure nothing pulls FPs ' attention away from the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAFP is easing CME requirements for membership and extending the deadline for payment of dues. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 31, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
FP Playing Key Role in States' Pandemic Response
As chief medical officer for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, family physician Marcus Plescia, M.D., M.P.H., plays an important role in states ' pandemic response. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 30, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Medicare Physicians' COVID-19 Payment Relief Is Underway
Family physicians racing to quell the COVID-19 pandemic can expect a significant payment boost from CMS, thanks to the Academy ' s advocacy. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 30, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
< i > Annals of Family Medicine < /i > Issues Call for COVID-19 Content
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, theAnnals of Family Medicine is announcing a call for papers and various other materials containing COVID-19 related content. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 27, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Fix the Biggest Leak in the Primary Care Pipeline
Despite record numbers of medical students matching into family medicine, AAFP Senior Vice President for Education Clif Knight, M.D., says U.S. allopathic medical schools must produce more family physicians. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 27, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP to Host Weekly COVID-19 Virtual Town Halls
Starting March 25, the Academy will host a weekly Virtual Town Hall to give members the latest news and updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 24, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Must Include Physicians, AAFP Says
Stimulus legislation intended to ease burdens posed by the COVID-19 pandemic " should support and sustain physicians and their practices during this unprecedented national emergency, " said the Academy and four other groups in a March 20 letter to congressional leaders. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 23, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
