AAFP Gives Administration Formula for Saving Primary Care
In a pair of recent letters, the AAFP again called on the administration and Congress to direct relief -- and more visionary policy -- to primary care. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 11, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
A Needed Role Model and Advocate for Family Medicine
Family physician Andrea Anderson, M.D., has helped her specialty take root at a school that had lacked a family medicine presence. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 11, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
MMWR: COVID-19 Has Provoked Drop in Childhood Immunizations
A new CDCMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Early Release indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting childhood immunizations in the United States. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 8, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Delivers Pointed Congressional Briefing on COVID-19
A recent virtual briefing that included the founders of the Primary Care Caucus laid out sobering new data on threatened primary care practices and advocated for legislative solutions. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 7, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
USPSTF: Intervene to Keep Youth From Starting Tobacco Use
On April 28, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a final recommendation statement and final evidence summary on primary care interventions for the prevention and cessation of tobacco use in children and adolescents. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 5, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Advocacy Wins With CMS Telehealth Payment Boost
CMS announced retroactive increased payment for audio-only telemedicine that covers more services, a change the AAFP has been urging since the COVID-19 pandemic began. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 5, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
From'Unnecessary' to Indispensable
Hima Ekanadham, M.D., and her family physician colleagues -- once deemed unnecessary by their institution -- are playing vital roles at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 4, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Immunization Materials Help Keep FPs Informed
The Academy recently mailed laminated, full-color copies of the 2020 adult, childhood/adolescent and catch-up immunization schedules developed by the ACIP to all active members. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - May 1, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Joins Call for Relief to Non-Medicare Physicians
It ' s past time to throw a lifeline to non-Medicare physicians working on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, three physician organizations told HHS Secretary Alex Azar this week. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 30, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Academy Reacts to Latest FDA E-cigarette Policy Delay
After the FDA cited COVID-19 as a reason to delay stronger oversight of tobacco products, the AAFP and 49 allies urged the agency to work to protect the public health. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 29, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Evidence Lacking on HBP Screening in Children, Adolescents
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force last week issued a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 28, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
A Familiar Voice for Family Medicine
His prolific work as a family medicine researcher has given Douglas Kamerow, M.D., M.P.H., global platforms where he can discuss important health issues. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 27, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Global Group Warns COVID-19 May Hinder Measles Vaccination
The global Measles& Rubella Initiative has estimated that the COVID-19 pandemic could postpone or suspend dozens of measles immunization programs worldwide, potentially leaving millions of children at increased risk. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 24, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Big Medicaid Boost Is Next Priority, AAFP Tells Congress
Congress must make Medicaid a top priority in any further legislative response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy and the Partnership for Medicaid told House and Senate leaders in an April 17 letter. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 22, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Implementing Telemedicine on the Fly, on a Shoestring
Russell Miller, M.D., details in this guest editorial how he implemented telemedicine in his solo practice with little time and few resources. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - April 21, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
