Heralded Vape Flavor Ban Too Diluted in Final Form, AAFP Says
New restrictions on flavored e-cigarette products fall short, the AAFP said in a statement calling for a ban on menthol flavors and all forms of mixing fruit flavors. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - January 3, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Unsure About Primary Care First? Webinar Explains New Model
With the Primary Care First application deadline approaching, the AAFP and other groups are offering a webinar to help physicians decide whether to join the new payment model. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - January 3, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Study Highlights Lack of Self-care Among Medical Residents
New research indicates that a concerning number of medical residents do not have a routine place for care, making them less likely to utilize valuable preventive screenings and services. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 24, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Says Court's ACA Ruling'Prolongs Uncertainty '
The AAFP said a federal appeals court ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act leaves family physicians and their patients in an unacceptable void. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 23, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Despite Awareness of Outbreak, Many Vapers Misunderstand Risks
Results of a survey commissioned by the AAFP show that young people who vape are aware of an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses and deaths, but many still don ' t understand the risks. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 20, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Share Comments for Upcoming Federal Dietary Guidelines
Family physicians have an opportunity to help shape the foundational document for federal nutrition policy and education programs in writing or in person at a January meeting. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 20, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
USPSTF: Offer Behavioral Counseling to Prevent STIs
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently posted a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on the use of behavioral counseling interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 18, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Congress' 2020 Spending Package Short-changes Primary Care
The $1.4 trillion spending package for 2020 that the House passed Dec. 17 falls far short on several fronts that are important to building a strong foundation of primary care. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 18, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
End of Medicare's Transition From HICN to MBI Use Looms
Starting Jan. 1, clinicians must begin submitting claims and conducting other Medicare transactions using the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier shown on CMS ' newly issued Medicare cards. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 18, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Complete Open Payments Review by Dec. 31
Physicians have until Dec. 31 to review and dispute 2018 Open Payments program data. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 18, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
CDC Proposes Expanding its HCV Testing Recommendations
The CDC intends to expand its current recommendations for hepatitis C virus screening and is seeking public comment on the proposed changes, which would include one-time screening for adults 18 and older. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 17, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Resident's Health Tips Reach Young People on TikTok
Rose Marie Leslie, M.D., wanted to share health tips with young people. Now the family medicine resident ' s entertaining videos are gaining a big following on the social media service TikTok. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 16, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Todd Shaffer, M.D., M.B.A., Runs for AAFP Director
The Missouri AFP announces the candidacy of Todd Shaffer, M.D., M.B.A., of Lee ' s Summit, for AAFP director. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 12, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., Runs for AAFP Speaker
The Wisconsin AFP announces the candidacy of Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., of Oregon, for AAFP speaker. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 12, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
CDC: Time to Ramp Up HIV Testing, Treatment, Prevention
Too many Americans are unaware they have HIV infection, and when they know, they aren ' t treating it correctly, according to a new CDC report. A separate study found that distributing HIV self-tests increased awareness and prevented transmission. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - December 11, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
