The web has millions of answers. Your doctor has yours. American Medical Association President Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, introduces our new campaign to fight health misinformation and encourage you to #AskYourDoctor. If you know someone who turns to the internet for health advice, share this reminder. https://t.co/RssVyl9hQJ
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
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.
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
Family physicians support women’s health issues across the lifespan. The @aafp is proud to support the National Strategy to Close the Women’s Health Gap, a framework for measuring against a $20 billion, 10-year federal investment in women’s health. Learn more: https://t.co/bQ9r21ugSV #WomensHealthMoonshot
"The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ decision to adopt the modernized CPT codes for reporting maternal care services is a significant step to advance maternal health in the U.S. This profound change will deliver better, more accurate data and save lives. 🧵 2/6
AMA applauds CMS Adoption of modernized maternity care codes. According to Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, President of the AMA, the new coding framework will provide more meaningful data to improve maternal health and better understand drivers of maternal mortality. 🧵 1/6
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
#NYSDOH has finalized rules for the Medical Aid in Dying law, including extensive Q&A guidance.
Physicians should familiarize themselves with the finalized regulations and the guidance available to support understanding and implementation.
Read more in this week's #MSSNY Pulse: https://t.co/eIP7EjNXIV IG Pulse link in bio
#MSSNY #NewYorkHealthcare #Physicians #MAID
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
Building trust is essential to delivering quality patient care. How do family relationships, language, and cultural understanding shape the healthcare experience?
#MSSNY's Dr. Carmen Rodriguez explores the importance of familismo and family-centered approaches to communication and care.
Read more: https://t.co/yGIQBRXEV9 - IG Pulse link in bio
#MSSNY #PatientCenteredCare #HealthEquity
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!