Academy Objects to Scope Overreach by Veterans Affairs
The AAFP recently joined a coalition of other medical groups in warning the Department of Veterans Affairs about the danger of allowing nonphysicians to practice without physician oversight. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 2, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Coronavirus Remains Front and Center at June ACIP Meeting
The CDC ' s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met virtually June 24 to discuss topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic and issues pertaining to vaccines for influenza and meningococcal disease. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Praises Legislation to Restore Medicaid Payment Parity
The AAFP and three other physician organizations voiced strong support for a Senate bill that would restore Medicaid payment parity with Medicare rates. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
CDC Issues Guidance on Immunizations During Pandemic
The CDC has issued new interim guidance for family physicians and other clinicians on providing immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 30, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
DPC Was His Solution for Affordable, Full-scope Care
Nicholas Tomsen, M.D., was determined to use the full scope of his training, including obstetrics. He ' s doing it all in direct primary care. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 29, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Studies Examine Antibiotic Resistance, Stewardship Issues
New research suggests a link between increased influenza vaccine uptake and reduced antibiotic prescription rates, while a second study examines primary care physicians ' attitudes about antibiotic stewardship. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 25, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Academy's Digital Assistant Pilot Advances to Stage Two
The AAFP is recruiting as many as 100 family physicians to participate in stage two of its pilot with Suki, a digital assistant that combines artificial intelligence and voice-enabled technology. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 25, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
CDC Issues Health Advisory on Meningococcal Disease
The CDC on June 18 issued a health advisory notifying physicians about recent case reports of patients with meningococcal disease that is resistant to both penicillin and ciprofloxacin. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 22, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Study Examines Community-based Lung Cancer Screening
Results of a recentAnnals of Family Medicine study indicate that under the right conditions, lung cancer screenings can be performed safely and effectively in the community health setting. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 22, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Mentor Found Niche in Place She Didn't Expect
Family physician and residency program director Kristina Diaz, M.D., is playing a vital role in her hometown ' s battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 22, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New Physicians Selected for Leadership Roles
Danielle Carter, M.D., and Kevin Bernstein, M.D., M.M.S. -- both of Jacksonville, Fla. -- have been selected to fill family medicine leadership roles. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 18, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Screen Adults for Unhealthy Drug Use, Says Task Force
On June 9, the U.S. Preventive Services task force issued a final recommendation statement and final evidence summary on screening for unhealthy drug use. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 16, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
At the End of a Long Road, the Mother of All Match Days
Cynthia Kudji Sylvester, M.D., M.H.A., M.S.L., M.S.N., never gave up on her dream of becoming a physician. This spring, she shared Match Day with her daughter, Jasmine Kudji, M.D., who matched in the same health system. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 15, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Declare Racism Public Health Emergency, AAFP Tells White House
Racism must be understood as a public health issue and declared a public health emergency, the AAFP told the administration and key members of Congress in a pair of June 10 letters. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 12, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Make Systemic Racism National Priority, AAFP Tells White House
Racism must be understood as a public health issue and declared a public health emergency, the AAFP told the administration and key members of Congress in a pair of June 10 letters. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - June 12, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
