ICYMI: #AAFP president @SFurrMD testified before Senate Finance Cmte and asked Congress to value primary care services more appropriately in fee-for-service payment systems. bit.ly/3W6tjEX

Former AAFP President Dr. Ada Stewart (Ada Stewart, MD) and Dr. Kamini Geer reflect on what they enjoy most about being on the AAFP’s #DEI Commission. Learn more about the commission here: bit.ly/3xm7CpZ #MinorityHealthMonth

The #AAFP responded to FTC's ban on noncompetes and emphasized how the ruling creates a level playing field for family physicians. Read our statement here: bit.ly/4aPAshn

To Dr. Michelle Owens, being an #AAFP fellow signifies her commitment to family medicine and her dedication to advancing the profession: bit.ly/3uqdygB

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of any developed nation, disproportionately impacting Black patients. AAFP Board Member Kisha Davis spoke with @chiefhealthexec about how family physicians can address the maternal health crisis. bit.ly/3JzqXqk

Talking contracts with an employer? Whether it’s your first employment contract or you’ve signed one or more before, learn how to improve the process and secure what’s important to you: bit.ly/3m4G0jQ

We are heartened by the FTC's decision today banning noncompete clauses. These employment arrangements are detrimental to the long-term, ongoing relationship family physicians form with their patients and communities. We are analyzing the decision to fully understand the impact…

TOMORROW: Join us for our Instagram Live conversation about health equity with the #AAFP ’s Margot Savoy MD, MPH, FAAFP and The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Liaison Jenny Davis. Have your questions ready on April 24th at 1 p.m. ET! bit.ly/43ZIzov #MinorityHealthMonth

Don't forget: The deadline to take the AMA's survey on the Change Healthcare cyber outage is tomorrow, April 24. Take the survey now to help inform policymakers. 👇
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Family physicians are ethically bound to address issues that impact the people we care for. In honor of #EarthDay , AAFP Board Chair Tochi Iroku-Malize discusses how the environment is affecting health—and what family physicians can do to help. ⬇️ bit.ly/49PXxiG

Students and Residents: Share a photo showing us how you use AFP. Photos can feature individuals or groups and have a humorous or serious tone. The winning photo will be published in AFP. Submission deadline is May 15, 2024. bit.ly/3oGAULH #AFPjournalphotocontest

Dr. Krystle Miles from the IL Family Physicians shares the importance of addressing social determinants of health and how family physicians can advance health equity. 👇 #MinorityHealthMonth

Earlier today, the AAFP honored Wisconsin AFP Exec Larry Pfeifer for his years of service to family medicine. A great leader, mentor and advocate.

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New in Healthcare Dive: @AAFP EVP & CEO Shawn Martin, NACHC's Dr. Kyu Rhee and Milbank Memorial Fund & The Milbank Quarterly's Christopher Koller outline how the Robert Graham Center's new scorecard can steer us toward a path to ensure we have enough PCPs in areas that need them the most. bit.ly/49B1YOg

Hey, fam med leaders! May 1 is the deadline to apply for a $600 Family Medicine Leads Scholarship to #AAFPNC . Tell your students to apply now to save: bit.ly/3vOPy7G

How is the Change Healthcare cyber outage currently affecting you? Take the AMA's new brief survey by April 24 to help inform policymakers. 👇
bit.ly/4aIX9nc

#AAFP board member, Dr. Sarah Nosal (sarah catherine) highlights how being a fellow of the AAFP is a recognition of the incredible contributions family physicians make. Interested? Apply today: bit.ly/3uqdygB

📢Don’t miss our #MinorityHealthMonth Instagram Live Wednesday, April 24th at 1 p.m. ET with the #AAFP ’s Margot Savoy MD, MPH, FAAFP and The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Student Liaison Jenny Davis. Bring your questions as they discuss how family physicians can promote health equity: bit.ly/43ZIzov #NMHM

KAFP is at the National Conference of Constituency Leaders today in KC. This AAFP conference is an opportunity for members of underrepresented constituencies to voice individual and group perspectives. Thank you to our NCCL delegates, Drs. Ball, Jackson, and Bacani McKenney!

80% of a person’s health is linked to social factors like food and shelter. Our new action guide series on screening for social determinants of health equips family physicians to effectively identify and address social factors influencing patients’ health: bit.ly/3UoWRMP