FPs Talk Payment, Administrative Burden in Town Hall
Family physicians talked with AAFP officers about a number of hot-button issues during a Town Hall meeting before the 2019 Congress of Delegates officially convened in Philadelphia.
View ArticleAAFP Delegates Choose New Leaders for 2019-20
On Sept. 25, the AAFP Congress of Delegates elected leaders to guide the Academy through the coming year. Ada Stewart, M.D., of Columbia, S.C., was named the AAFP's president-elect.
View ArticleNew AAFP President Thrives on Serving Patients, Community
AAFP President Gary LeRoy, M.D., sat down with AAFP News to tell family physicians about himself and discuss issues he'll tackle in the coming year, including spurring development of EHR systems that...
View ArticleDelegates Find Common Ground on Interstate Licensure, Data
Support for the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, quicker discharge summaries and more complete claims databases were among resolution topics that won support from the Reference Committee on...
View ArticleFPOY Honored for Lifelong Commitment to Serving Others
Eduardo Gonzalez, M.D., of Lakeland, Fla., has been named the AAFP's 2020 Family Physician of the Year. The award recognizes a family physician who stands out among his or her colleagues for providing...
View ArticleMichael Eisner: Find Your 'Why' and Embrace It
Former Walt Disney Co. CEO Michael Eisner spoke about the importance of finding meaning in your work and making the most of opportunities during a mainstage speech at the Family Medicine Experience.
View ArticleNew AAFP President Pledges Relief for Practice Challenges
Newly installed AAFP President Gary LeRoy, M.D., of Dayton, Ohio, introduced himself to members Sept. 25 in his first major address during the 2019 Family Medicine Experience in Philadelphia.
View ArticleFPs Fight to Retain Full Scope, Ensure High-quality Care
The Reference Committee on Practice Enhancement at the 2019 Congress of Delegates discussed topics including privileging, credentialing, scope of practice and acupuncture.
View ArticleAI Moving Health Care to 'Cusp of a Major Revolution'
During a mainstage event at the 2019 Family Medicine Experience, innovators in health IT discussed how artificial intelligence is poised to radically change health care delivery.
View ArticleDomino: Beer is OK (If You Exercise), But Avoid Kale
Frank Domino, M.D., delivered his popular "Top 10 Updates in Evidence-based Medicine" Sept. 27 during the Family Medicine Experience in Philadelphia. As usual, his presentation drew a huge crowd.
View ArticleCertification, CME, Residency Issues Top Delegates' Agenda
Delegates to the 2019 Congress of Delegates addressed a number of education-related issues, including the pros and cons of the American Board of Family Medicine's Family Medicine Certification...
View ArticleDelegates Act on Obesity Bias, Other Public Health Issues
Delegates to the 2019 Congress of Delegates addressed issues that included stigma and bias associated with obesity in the practice setting and elsewhere, family separation, and reproductive health.
View ArticleFamily Physicians Aim to Grow AAFP, Embrace Inclusiveness
Family physicians attending the 2019 Congress of Delegates in Philadelphia debated resolutions addressing family-friendly meetings, gender pronouns on badges and more.
View ArticleViews From the 2019 Congress of Delegates and Family Medicine Experience
This page features photos, videos and other content highlighting various events at the 2019 Congress of Delegates and Family Medicine Experience in Philadelphia.
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