With the Presidential candidates in a final sprint to the election on Tuesday, November 4th, we would like to provide you with important information on where Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama stand on primary care issues. Read more...
(10/29/08)-The AAFP came out swinging recently against CMS' proposal for the adoption of the greatly expanded International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification, or ICD-10-CM, for outpatient diagnosis coding. Read more...
“What is a Family Physician?” Brochures Available For Purchase From AAFP
“What is a Family Physician?” brochures are available for purchase from American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Read more...
Have You Checked Out the AAFP News Publication on Family Practice Management?
The Family Practice Management journal offers peer-reviewed advice on how to succeed and still keep quality and satisfaction high -- for your patients, your staff and yourself. Solo practitioner or group member, veteran or resident -- this journal will help you be smarter about managing your time, your patient relations and your finances. Read more...
Patient Centered Medical Home Handout and Update
The AAFP provides information on the patient-centered medical home and how to get there. An electronic version of the Patient-Centered Medical Home Handout that was available to participants at the 2008 AAFP Scientific Assembly is now provided. Read more...
New Physician Members Get Special Help From AAFP
There’s more than a few letters’ difference between MD and MBA. Nonetheless, new physicians face the significant debt, start-up costs, and dilemmas typical of many new businesses or careers. That’s why the AAFP created a program designed to support its newest members. Read more...
The LAFP Needs Your Feedback on the Medical Home Model
The AAFP along with the coalition of large employers, consumer groups, patient quality organizations, health plans, hospitals and others have joined together to develop and advance a new medical model. Read more...
Final Weeks of the Physician Practice Information Study - Act Now and Help Your Entire Profession!
We need your help! AAFP, AMA and more than 70 other organizations are conducting a comprehensive multi-specialty survey of America’s physician practices. Read more...
