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Sterling Ransone Jr., M.D., Runs for AAFP President-elect
The Virginia AFP announces the candidacy of Sterling Ransone Jr., M.D., of Deltaville, for AAFP president-elect. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - January 31, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Submit 2019 MIPS Data Early, Avoid Help Center Backlog
The reporting period for the 2019 Merit-based Incentive Payment System performance year is open until March 31, but don ' t wait -- CMS advises early data submission. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - January 31, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Medicare to Cover Some Acupuncture in AAFP Advocacy Win
CMS announced new Medicare coverage for acupuncture for chronic low back pain, cementing a proposed policy that the Academy endorsed last summer. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - January 28, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Report: Two in Five Antibiotic Rxs May Not Be Needed
A new study suggests that although two-fifths of antibiotic prescriptions overall may be unnecessary, FPs and other primary care physicians are better than their peers in other specialties at prescribing antibiotics appropriately. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - January 28, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Need Help Reviewing 2020 Medicare Coding, Payment Updates?
The journalFPM recently published its annual guide to the updates in Medicare documentation, coding and payment that are most relevant to family physicians. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - January 27, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news