AAFP

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

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Former AAFP board chair @tilimd shares the importance of screening veterans and military personnel and connecting them with community resources. The AAFP's Neighborhood Navigator can help you find local support for your patients. Learn more: https://t.co/qVPMQv1AeY #VeteransDay

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Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all our members who have served our country and cared for those in the military community. We're grateful for your dedication and service.

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AAFP board member @dowlerdoc spoke to @Medscape about the impacts GLP-1s can have on administrative burdens. “We want to track how patients are doing, offer modifications, and support them in their journey,” she said. Read the full story: https://t.co/NK2HAKo9Lc

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Family physicians can spot signs of changing brain health before a patient puts their worries into words. #AAFP tools can help you guide patients and families through dementia care. Get free CME, patient education and more: https://t.co/si9YE9FRsJ

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Respiratory illnesses can disrupt work, school and family life. AAFP Chief Medical Officer @MargotSavoy spoke with @cleveland19news about which vaccines are recommended to protect patients based on age and health history: https://t.co/zcC0SCxWYn

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Interested in learning how multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood tests may complement current cancer screening? Hear from a special panel of experts during our next Leading Edge episode via LinkedIn Live on Thursday, Nov. 12: https://t.co/2M9KAmt2a0

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Family medicine opens the door to so many career paths.

Thank you to Dr. Mary Noel for joining us at #AAFPFMX for the Army-sponsored Med Talk exploring career opportunities in family medicine and the important role care teams play in supporting the health of Soldiers and their families.

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Applications for @HRSAGov's @NHSCorps loan repayment programs are now open through Nov. 19, 2026. NHSC directly expands patients' access to care, while giving you meaningful financial relief. Find more information on the right program and apply here: https://t.co/rGgVTDz9pp

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Beginning January 1, 2027, coding for maternity care and delivery services will be restructured. Maternity care services that were previously reported using a single global code will be unbundled and reported using separate codes. Learn more about what's changing in 2027. ⬇️ https://t.co/bkv9bx6QI9

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In basketball, a triple-double is when a player reaches double-digit numbers in three of the five main statistical categories—points, rebounds, assists, steals or blocks—in a single game. In a new op-ed in @FierceHealth, @rshawnm and @NACHC CEO @KyuRheeMD make the case for a #PrimaryCareTripleDouble: https://t.co/7hRXZ8RCDt

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Flu season is off to an early start this year, and now is the prime time to protect yourself. AAFP Chief Medical Officer @MargotSavoy spoke with @EverydayHealth about how vaccination can cut sickness severity and help stop the spread of respiratory viruses. https://t.co/xfwSayTV0U

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The 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule is out. The AAFP welcomes primary care improvements but cautions that lower physician payment rates and a new cut to certain same-day services will put care out of reach for Medicare beneficiaries. Read our full statement: https://t.co/ogRaKn60Z5

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Family physician and content creator Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell joined a panel with Allegra at #AAFPFMX to talk about where to start and how to create impactful health care content. The biggest takeaways:
✅ Don’t be afraid to start; you’ll pick it up as you go.
✅ Define your audience (are you speaking to your peers or perhaps a specific patient group?).
✅ Even when you’re doing partnerships, make sure to stick to your authentic voice.
✅ Don’t underestimate the impact of sharing evidence-based health information online.

Thank you to the panelists, Allegra and all who attended the Medfluencer Masterclass session!

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A recent study published in JAMA found that the RSV vaccine was highly effective in older adults, reducing the risk of RSV-related hospitalization or death by around 80%. Vaccines continue to be the best public health tool we have.

The AAFP is dedicated to providing evidence-based RSV vaccine recommendations, so you are equipped to answer patient questions, make a strong recommendation and help protect patients.

Access all of our respiratory recommendations and discover more resources: https://t.co/tkAqCgi8hA.

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Dementia is often thought of as a normal part of aging, but up to 45% of dementias may be preventable, delayed or slowed. Hear more from course chair Yogesh Shah, MD, MPH, FAAFP, on what family physicians can do for patients at risk of cognitive decline in our upcoming Dementia Care Virtual Conference on February 16-17: https://t.co/Rouv7I1WVx

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In rural communities, family physicians don’t just provide care. They make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.

Dr. Kimberly Becher joins Inside Family Medicine to talk about the challenges, rewards and lasting impact of rural practice. Tune into the latest episode to learn about the AAFP’s new Rural Health Advisory Committee and its work to strengthen rural family medicine and improve access to care.

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/k312dtjPw0

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Dr. Jamie Loehr shares why getting the COVID vaccine is important not just to keep yourself out of the hospital but also to protect those in your community. Learn more about the effects of COVID-19 and when to talk to your doctor about getting the vaccine. https://t.co/C8t0GwpwbV

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When it comes to vaccines, the term “shared clinical decision making” can potentially cause confusion for patients. AAFP Chief Medical Officer @margotsavoy discussed the importance of prioritizing clear, evidence-based recommendations. https://t.co/zl1GCTCEeZ

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Still thinking about that Main Stage at #AAFPFMX with Dave Chokshi, MD, MSc, Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS, and Andrea Love, PhD? Us, too. Catch a recap of this impactful panel. 👇 https://t.co/NB0vLrqq6p

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More than 1 in 10 people in the U.S. live with diabetes, which can lead to serious consequences when not managed correctly. As family physicians, you are often the first and most frequent point of contact for patients with diabetes.

That’s why we’re committed to providing resources that support the diagnosis and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and tools to help prevent type 2 diabetes in patients of all ages.

Explore tools to guide screening, patient education, lifestyle interventions and medication management: https://t.co/sVbRJFwVf4 #NationalDiabetesMonth