AAFP

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) represents family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students.

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The AAFP is deeply concerned that Medicaid work reporting requirements will result in massive coverage losses for beneficiaries. When patients can access Medicaid, communities are healthier. https://t.co/ZvAx2In0Nm

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Join your peers for the DPC Summit from July 16-19 for hands-on workshops, comprehensive sessions and time with expert faculty and vendors that will elevate your professional satisfaction, patient care, business expertise and passion. Register today: https://t.co/6PB46ABKmj

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You’re making a valuable impact in family medicine, and #AAFPFMX offers a platform to showcase your work.

Submit your research or case study by June 30 for an opportunity to have your poster featured at FMX 2026. Review poster guidelines and explore lifestyle medicine scholarship opportunities here: https://t.co/76zDRa8h7G

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Family physicians are on the front lines of detecting cognitive change. As a part of the Cognitive Care in Family Medicine Settings Quality Improvement Project, you'll receive resources to help you address cognitive decline earlier. Apply by June 15: https://t.co/AaEk8gJbCY

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We're grateful for the strength, courage and contributions of LGBTQ+ family physicians and those working to improve care for their patients. The AAFP is committed to supporting equitable, patient-centered care for all patients and families.

Explore our clinical guidelines, education, advocacy tools and patient resources from @familydoctor: https://t.co/6gbzkNVgr8

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Family physicians are often the “go-to” doctors for every stage of life and every kind of everyday health concern.

Dr. Karen Mitchell, AAFP’s Vice President of National Residency and Academic Partnerships, sat down with @hosafhp to discuss the vital role family physicians play as compassionate caregivers, trusted advocates and long-term partners in health: https://t.co/Mv4VxlAH1X

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Growing up in Hawaii, Dr. Cynthia Ohata felt a connection to her land and has found her way back to ensure that more physicians train, and stay, in the Aloha State. Read her story: https://t.co/L6YtrHnULi

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Data shows that not all primary care physicians feel prepared to diagnose Alzheimer’s or other dementias. To help you better identify and diagnose signs of cognitive decline, we've launched a new course on dementia diagnoses and care, specifically for family physicians: https://t.co/7UP5kr4F2S

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This year’s theme for #AANHPIHeritageMonth is “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together.” Dr. Emmeline Ha, president of @DCAFP, shares the importance of mentorship and leadership in family medicine. 🙌 Discover ways to get involved: https://t.co/k0QhihUptF

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Whether you call it whole health, lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine or something else, the concepts represent comprehensive, person-centered care that contributes to achieving and maintaining health. Hear more about the latest in whole health: https://t.co/hle3cmresL

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AAFP President-Elect Dr. Kisha Davis recently spoke with @RollingOut about family physicians' role in maternal care and how to address the maternal health crisis, specifically for Black populations: https://t.co/UO97tIR8wU

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Mental health care is a vital part of pregnancy and postpartum care, and family physicians play a key role in identifying and addressing patients' needs. Explore our women's health guidance: https://t.co/lsj9Zu4YVF #MentalHealthMonth #MaternalHealth

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Direct Primary Care Physicians: We want to hear from you! Take our survey by June 1 to let us know your:
☑️ Attitude toward direct primary care
☑️ DPC practice characteristics
☑️How direct primary care affects physician well-being and career satisfaction

Take the survey today: https://t.co/bjGDriEWlM

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AI is at a tipping point in health care. The AAFP’s launched the Primary Care Innovation Network to bring family physicians, health systems and technology leaders together to ensure AI tools are practical, trustworthy and built for real-world care. And most importantly, that family physicians are at the center of how AI shapes the future of primary care: https://t.co/GcFK5BRHmh

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On #MemorialDay, the AAFP pays tribute to our fallen heroes and expresses heartfelt gratitude to all who have served. Former @myUSAFP President Dr. Meghan “Mimi” Raleigh reflects on their service and sacrifice.

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Family physicians are deeply rooted in and are often the only source of care in rural communities. This provides an important opportunity to advocate for behavioral health policies that integrate into primary care, ensuring patients get the care they need.

Watch our full interview with AAFP Board Member @ShannonDowlerMD and @ruralminds Founder and Chairman Jeff Winton about the rural mental health crisis and how family physicians can help: https://t.co/z5xFVT49bM

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A completely redesigned https://t.co/f2CJRUfvQT is here! After more than a year of development, the new site makes it easier to access the resources you need for your particular role and career stage in family medicine. Login and explore the new experience: https://t.co/wHlf0l5iJw

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About 1 in 5 people will experience some sort of mental illness in their lifetime. Don’t be afraid to reach out to your family doctor for help, family physician and @aafp board member, Dr. Kathy Mueller, tells @CNNNewsource: https://t.co/2IG6Qsc4Uf

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According to @Medscape’s 2025 Physician Mental Health and Well-Being Report, roughly half of physicians reported dealing with burnout and/or depression.

In honor of Mental Health Month, Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea gives her practical tips for reducing burnout and how the AAFP is tackling systemic challenges impacting family physicians: https://t.co/0yt1XPqtzu

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Residents: Apply by May 27 to be recognized for your outstanding contributions to family medicine! Tell us how you went above and beyond for your patients, your colleagues and your communities for the chance to receive the AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education, plus a $2,500 scholarship and a trip to #AAFPFMX: https://t.co/PqEYcQQOOp