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AAFP Board Chair Dr. Jen Brull spoke with Morning Brew about the very real consequences on burnout and what strategies we are doing to alleviate it and create a better working environment for physicians everywhere. Read more: https://bit.ly/48TULLY
Nearly half of US primary care physicians are burned out: survey
Surprise, surprise--you can blame administrative burden.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
AAFP Board Chair Dr. Jen Brull spoke with Morning Brew about the very real consequences on burnout and what strategies we are doing to alleviate it and create a better working environment for physicians everywhere. Read more: https://bit.ly/48TULLY
“If implemented thoughtfully and in close partnership with clinicians, AI could help stabilize primary care,” said #AAFP’s CMIO Dr. Steven Waldren. Read more about our AI roadmap: https://bit.ly/3Mv6Q1m
December 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“If implemented thoughtfully and in close partnership with clinicians, AI could help stabilize primary care,” said #AAFP’s CMIO Dr. Steven Waldren. Read more about our AI roadmap: https://bit.ly/3Mv6Q1m
Thank you to the more than 7,000 family physicians who have taken the 2025 survey to power the Career Benchmark Dashboard! If you haven't completed the survey yet, you still have time. Take the survey through December 15, 2025: aafp.org/worth
December 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thank you to the more than 7,000 family physicians who have taken the 2025 survey to power the Career Benchmark Dashboard! If you haven't completed the survey yet, you still have time. Take the survey through December 15, 2025: aafp.org/worth
Last year’s flu season underscores the importance of vaccination. You play a key role in prevention, communication and helping to keep kids in school. AAFP president Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, spoke to The Hill about what to expect for this year’s flu season. https://bit.ly/3XzoKT7
New flu variant increases outbreak concerns for schools
Despite a relatively slow start to the flu season, U.S. schools are preparing for an increase in absences and sick children as a new variant gains momentum. The flu vaccine for the 2025...
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December 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Last year’s flu season underscores the importance of vaccination. You play a key role in prevention, communication and helping to keep kids in school. AAFP president Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, spoke to The Hill about what to expect for this year’s flu season. https://bit.ly/3XzoKT7
Colder weather and holiday gatherings can make it tough to stay active and eat healthfully. AAFP board member Dr. Kathleen Mueller shared tips for managing weight during the winter months for a piece that aired on local news stations nationwide. https://bit.ly/3Mq4BMM
Having a plan for exercising can make the most of winter
Getting up and moving can be the most difficult thing about working out.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Colder weather and holiday gatherings can make it tough to stay active and eat healthfully. AAFP board member Dr. Kathleen Mueller shared tips for managing weight during the winter months for a piece that aired on local news stations nationwide. https://bit.ly/3Mq4BMM
This weekend, aafp.org, on-demand courses and CME purchases will be down through Sunday, Dec. 7 for system upgrades. Once we're back online on Monday, you will need to update your password to log back into your account.
December 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This weekend, aafp.org, on-demand courses and CME purchases will be down through Sunday, Dec. 7 for system upgrades. Once we're back online on Monday, you will need to update your password to log back into your account.
AAFP members can now get smarter, faster clinical decisions with Wolters Kluwer’s new GenAI-powered tool, now included in UpToDate® Pro Plus. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3pDV1ax
December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
AAFP members can now get smarter, faster clinical decisions with Wolters Kluwer’s new GenAI-powered tool, now included in UpToDate® Pro Plus. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3pDV1ax
Removing the universal recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination could result in thousands of chronic HepB infections, leading to severe complications like liver cancer and death.
December 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Removing the universal recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination could result in thousands of chronic HepB infections, leading to severe complications like liver cancer and death.
There is no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism. AAFP President Dr. Sarah Nosal encourages patients and parents to talk to their family physician if they have questions about immunizations.
December 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
There is no credible evidence linking vaccines to autism. AAFP President Dr. Sarah Nosal encourages patients and parents to talk to their family physician if they have questions about immunizations.
#AAFP EVP & CEO Shawn Martin joined the ACO Show to talk about the future of primary care, especially for independent and rural practices. On the agenda: How VBC sustains rural practices and the role of ACO partners in supporting physician independence. https://bit.ly/4rqmQ4J
December 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
#AAFP EVP & CEO Shawn Martin joined the ACO Show to talk about the future of primary care, especially for independent and rural practices. On the agenda: How VBC sustains rural practices and the role of ACO partners in supporting physician independence. https://bit.ly/4rqmQ4J
Today, family physician and L'Oréal Paris Woman of Worth Dr. Anita Ravi will be featured on Live with Kelly and Mark. To hear more from Dr. Ravi, To hear more from Dr. Ravi, check out her recent conversation with Team AAFP. https://youtu.be/orka57oIpTs?si=kAJqdvlgnvEV0ngF
Family Doc Honored by Global Beauty Brand for Work in Women's Health
YouTube video by American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
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December 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Today, family physician and L'Oréal Paris Woman of Worth Dr. Anita Ravi will be featured on Live with Kelly and Mark. To hear more from Dr. Ravi, To hear more from Dr. Ravi, check out her recent conversation with Team AAFP. https://youtu.be/orka57oIpTs?si=kAJqdvlgnvEV0ngF
Pain management is a part of long-term care for cancer survivors. AAFP board member Dr. Kathleen Mueller recently spoke on a MedCentral panel to bring awareness to the issue and share her expertise. Listen to the panel here: https://bit.ly/4rl5Ywg
Pain Management in Cancer Survivors: A Roundtable Discussion
Patients and physicians across specialties come together to talk about gaps in counseling, care, and collaboration.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Pain management is a part of long-term care for cancer survivors. AAFP board member Dr. Kathleen Mueller recently spoke on a MedCentral panel to bring awareness to the issue and share her expertise. Listen to the panel here: https://bit.ly/4rl5Ywg
Demystify the processes that shape your clinical scope and influence your career trajectory with our new CME course on credentialing and privileging for family physicians. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49CYFK3
November 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Demystify the processes that shape your clinical scope and influence your career trajectory with our new CME course on credentialing and privileging for family physicians. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49CYFK3
Want to learn the latest on respiratory illness vaccine coverage, access and recommendations? The AAFP’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margot Savoy joined Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress for a webinar on what patients and physicians need to know. https://bit.ly/4rmwhCi
Coverage, Access, and ACIP Recommendations: What Consumers Should Know about Respiratory Vaccines Heading into Fall - CVEEP
Recent changes to recommendations for respiratory vaccines have left patients and providers with pressing questions about vaccine access and coverage. Following its most recent meeting in September, t...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Want to learn the latest on respiratory illness vaccine coverage, access and recommendations? The AAFP’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margot Savoy joined Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress for a webinar on what patients and physicians need to know. https://bit.ly/4rmwhCi
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ICYMI: Shawn Martin, Executive VP and CEO of PCC member @aafp.org, wrote on the need to invest in solutions that remove financial and administrative barriers for primary care clinicians.
Check it out in a @modernhealthcare.bsky.social article ⬇️
Check it out in a @modernhealthcare.bsky.social article ⬇️
Rebuilding primary care: tackling debt, pay and practice reform
The path to becoming a primary care physician is hindered by too many barriers, says Shawn Martin, CEO of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
ICYMI: Shawn Martin, Executive VP and CEO of PCC member @aafp.org, wrote on the need to invest in solutions that remove financial and administrative barriers for primary care clinicians.
Check it out in a @modernhealthcare.bsky.social article ⬇️
Check it out in a @modernhealthcare.bsky.social article ⬇️
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A new Healthcare Innovation article from David Raths outlines our new Evidence Report—created in partnership with @aafp.org's Robert Graham Center—and how policymakers can strengthen and sustain primary care in rural settings.
Give it a read ⬇️
www.hcinnovationgroup.com/population-h...
Give it a read ⬇️
www.hcinnovationgroup.com/population-h...
7 Policy Recommendations to Bolster Rural Primary Care
Primary Care Collaborative report: Advanced Primary Care Management codes could serve as a foundation for a more robust hybrid primary care payment model in traditional Medicare...
www.hcinnovationgroup.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
A new Healthcare Innovation article from David Raths outlines our new Evidence Report—created in partnership with @aafp.org's Robert Graham Center—and how policymakers can strengthen and sustain primary care in rural settings.
Give it a read ⬇️
www.hcinnovationgroup.com/population-h...
Give it a read ⬇️
www.hcinnovationgroup.com/population-h...
After completing the Leading Physician Well-being program, Melonie Proctor, DO, felt she finally had the leadership skills she needed to effect systemic change—and the tools to address her own well-being. Learn more about how you can be a part of the next cohort: https://bit.ly/3UNF1lu
November 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
After completing the Leading Physician Well-being program, Melonie Proctor, DO, felt she finally had the leadership skills she needed to effect systemic change—and the tools to address her own well-being. Learn more about how you can be a part of the next cohort: https://bit.ly/3UNF1lu
The AAFP asked the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services to investigate the growing practice of downcoding, which undermines the viability of primary care practices, distorts competition and threatens access to care. https://bit.ly/4oNoDPC
November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The AAFP asked the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services to investigate the growing practice of downcoding, which undermines the viability of primary care practices, distorts competition and threatens access to care. https://bit.ly/4oNoDPC
Applications are now open for the AAFP's member awards! Nominate your peers or apply today for awards in these five categories: https://bit.ly/48tvdEf
🔹Leadership
🔹Mentorship & Teaching
🔹Service & Community Engagement
🔹Career Longevity & Special Accomplishment
🔹Innovation (coming soon!)
🔹Leadership
🔹Mentorship & Teaching
🔹Service & Community Engagement
🔹Career Longevity & Special Accomplishment
🔹Innovation (coming soon!)
AAFP awards
Learn more about enhancing your family medicine career with AAFP award opportunities.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Applications are now open for the AAFP's member awards! Nominate your peers or apply today for awards in these five categories: https://bit.ly/48tvdEf
🔹Leadership
🔹Mentorship & Teaching
🔹Service & Community Engagement
🔹Career Longevity & Special Accomplishment
🔹Innovation (coming soon!)
🔹Leadership
🔹Mentorship & Teaching
🔹Service & Community Engagement
🔹Career Longevity & Special Accomplishment
🔹Innovation (coming soon!)
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The residency match has long been a source of stress for newly minted doctors and medical schools alike, but @aafp.org is launching a new initiative that its leaders hope will change all that.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicaleducation/118588?trw=no
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicaleducation/118588?trw=no
The Residency Match -- Reimagined
The American Academy of Family Physicians is aiming to improve the matching process
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November 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The residency match has long been a source of stress for newly minted doctors and medical schools alike, but @aafp.org is launching a new initiative that its leaders hope will change all that.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicaleducation/118588?trw=no
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicaleducation/118588?trw=no
Dr. Brittney Anderson discusses her journey from training to opening her private practice in rural Alabama in the latest episode of Inside Family Medicine: https://bit.ly/3Xnv5AJ #RuralHealthDay
November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Dr. Brittney Anderson discusses her journey from training to opening her private practice in rural Alabama in the latest episode of Inside Family Medicine: https://bit.ly/3Xnv5AJ #RuralHealthDay
The science has not changed—and neither has the #AAFP position. Vaccines do not cause autism. Patients, health care clinicians and the American people should be able to trust their government for credible, science- and evidence-based health information. https://bit.ly/48AlBZE
November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The science has not changed—and neither has the #AAFP position. Vaccines do not cause autism. Patients, health care clinicians and the American people should be able to trust their government for credible, science- and evidence-based health information. https://bit.ly/48AlBZE
Did you know that nearly 61 million Americans call rural communities home? On #NationalRuralHealthDay we recognize and celebrate our members who dedicate their careers to serving these patients. https://bit.ly/3WQMmlz
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Did you know that nearly 61 million Americans call rural communities home? On #NationalRuralHealthDay we recognize and celebrate our members who dedicate their careers to serving these patients. https://bit.ly/3WQMmlz
👋 A new social platform means a re-introduction: We’re the American Academy of Family Physicians and our mission is to strengthen family physicians and the communities you care for.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
👋 A new social platform means a re-introduction: We’re the American Academy of Family Physicians and our mission is to strengthen family physicians and the communities you care for.