AAFP Offering Members Opportunity to Purchase Hard-to-Find PPE
The AAFP is collaborating with Project N95 to give Academy members limited-time access to purchase personal protective equipment, even in small quantities. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - August 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Member Purchase Opportunity for Hard-to-Find PPE
The AAFP is collaborating with Project N95 to give Academy members limited-time access to purchase personal protective equipment, even in small quantities. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - August 10, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Students, Residents Elect 2021 Leadership
In their first remote election, delegates to the National Congress of Family Medicine Residents and the National Congress of Student Members chose new leaders to represent them in the coming year. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - August 6, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
FPs Urge Residents, Students to Be Voice for Patients
Veteran family physicians urged attendees at the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students not to underestimate their ability to make a difference outside the clinic. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - August 5, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
' Think Big' to Reimagine Family Medicine, Speakers Advise
For their virtual mainstage event at the 2020 National Conference, AAFP CEO/EVP Shawn Martin and Farzad Mostashari, M.D., M.P.H., talked about the future of family medicine. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - August 4, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Be Prepared: Program Directors Offer Advice on Virtual Match
Program directors Deborah Clements, M.D., and Kristina Diaz, M.D., offered students advice on navigating the virtual match during a session at the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - August 4, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Teenage Injuries Put FP on Sports Medicine Career Path
His own athletic injuries sparked an interest in a health care career. Now Deepak Patel, M.D., is caring for athletes and sharing his expertise with medical students, residents and his peers. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - August 3, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Study Examines Telehealth, Rural Disparities in Pandemic
New research suggests that telehealth services can improve health disparities for patients in rural areas, but lack of broadband access remains a barrier for many. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 30, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
HHS Issues Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 Testing
HHS has imposed new reporting requirements that implement the agency ' s June guidance establishing national standards for data elements and patient demographic information related to COVID-19 testing that must be collected and reported. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 30, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Advocacy Visible in Value-based Payment Legislation
In a July 24 letter, the AAFP lauded the Value in Health Care Act ' s support of value-based care models and accountable care organizations. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 30, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Videos Offer Peek at New AAFP Website, Mobile App
Three new videos highlight changes coming to aafp.org and the AAFP mobile app on Aug. 17 that promise to streamline content for practicing family physicians, residents and students. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 28, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Family Medicine Is Key to Her Career in Global Health
When Erin Ferenchick, M.D., realized she needed more skills to make a difference in global health, she went back to school to become a family physician. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 27, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Updates Unhealthy Drug Use, OUD Screening Guidance
The AAFP has published an updated recommendation statement on screening for unhealthy drug use and a separate recommendation on screening for opioid use disorder, which differ somewhat from guidance issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 23, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Dietary Guidelines Committee Issues 2020 Scientific Report
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recently released its 2020 Scientific Report, with new consideration of early-life nutrition and dietary patterns. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 23, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
AAFP Seeks Candidates for 2020-2021 Health Equity Fellowship
The AAFP and Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors are seeking applicants for the 2020-2021 Health Equity Fellowship; applications are due by Oct. 1. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - July 23, 2020 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
