Inside Look at Using Telemedicine During COVID-19 Pandemic
The AAFP recently updated its guidance on using telehealth to specifically address caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members can also exchange information on virtual visits via a new online community. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 23, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
More U.S. Students Match to Family Medicine in Record Year
In the first entirely unified match for allopathic and osteopathic medical students, the total number of U.S. students and graduates matching into the specialty increased by 103 while the overall family medicine match increased by nearly 500. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 20, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Tells Insurers to Meet Demand for Telehealth Payment
To allow family physicians maximum flexibility to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAFP this week asked Congress and insurers to require that all health insurance plans expand coverage for virtual care. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 20, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Gallup Survey: Support for Childhood Vaccination Declining
Results of a recent Gallup survey indicate that overall support for childhood vaccinations has dropped 10% in the past two decades. The survey found that 84% of adults surveyed in 2019 said it was extremely or very important that parents vaccinate their children, down from 94% in 2001. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 18, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
U.S. FP Shares COVID-19 Insights From Practice in China
As thousands of U.S. family physicians brace for COVID-19 in their communities, AAFP member Laura Jordhen, M.D., shares her insights after experiencing the outbreak at her practice in China. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 18, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Academy Pushes for Strong Federal Response to COVID-19
In a series of recent letters, the AAFP pressed lawmakers and administration officials to speed the flow of materials and data to family physicians and to reinforce the primary care safety net. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 16, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Academy Raises Pressure for Federal Response to COVID-19
In a series of recent letters, the AAFP pressed lawmakers and administration officials to speed the flow of materials and data to family physicians and to reinforce the primary care safety net. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 16, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
USPSTF: Screen All Adults 18-79 for HCV Infection
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently issued a final recommendation statement that calls for screening all adults ages 18-79 for hepatitis C virus infection. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 16, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Standout Student Eager for Match Results
Elana Curry has been a medical student leader at Ohio State University. On March 20, she ' ll be one of the thousands of fourth-year students waiting to find out where they will complete their training. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 16, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Taps Veteran Family Medicine Advocate as Next CEO/EVP
AAFP Senior Vice President for Advocacy, Practice Advancement and Policy Shawn Martin was introduced March 11 as the successor to retiring Academy CEO and EVP Douglas Henley, M.D. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 12, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Sees Strong Maternal Health Potential in'Momnibus' Act
The Academy expressed support for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020, a set of proposals aimed at narrowing critical health disparities. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 12, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AHRQ Issues Guide for Improving Long-term Opioid Management
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released a new guide for primary care clinics that aims to improve management of patients with chronic pain who are on long-term opioid therapy. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 12, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Creates COVID-19 Member Community, Preparation Checklist
The AAFP continues to work with the CDC and state/local health departments to disseminate the latest coronavirus disease 2019 guidance to Academy members through one resource. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 11, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Worrisome Increase in Marijuana Vaping Seen Among Youth
Findings from two recently published research letters show that rates of marijuana use in e-cigarettes have increased significantly among U.S. middle and high school students since 2017. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Embracing Challenge to Forge Family Medicine Workforce
Program director Deborah Clements, M.D., is always on the lookout for prospective residents who have overcome challenges because she knows from experience that navigating hardships can make you a better doctor. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - March 9, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
