American Academy of Family Physicians

The American Academy of Family Physicians is launching a 3-year public relations and lobbying campaign to "tackle issues ranging from payment reform to workforce development," the organization announced. Discussing the plan at his inaugural address to the AAFM Assembly Oct. 22, Robert Wergin, MD, the group's new president, said the slogan for the effort will be "Health Is Primary."

Family practice has a reputation for being a low-tech, hands-on specialty. But speaking in a keynote address at the American Academy of Family Physicians Assembly Oct. 26 , Eric Topol, MD told his audience they would do well to use more technologically sophisticated devices.

In remarks delivered at the American Academy of Family Physicians 2014 Assembly, HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell spoke about the ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak, improving health care delivery, the Affordable Care Act, and the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative.

Adverse drug reactions, the "prescription cascade," and the risks to elderly patients in the age of polypharmacy.

Photos from HCPLive's booth at the 2010 AAFP Scientific Assembly

Pharmacotherapy and counseling that incorporates motivational interviewing techniques have been proven effective in helping patients quit smoking.

One physician might define an emergency differently from another, so how can you accurately quantify the number of office-based emergencies?

Surveys that elicit feedback from patients and patient-centered approaches to treatment can improve patient satisfaction.

Flu vaccines are safe and effective, and together with proper hand hygiene and other preventive measures are the best defense against this disease.

Dr. Frank Domino presented his top 10 practice changing concepts from the last year and how evidence-based medicine can be employed into practice.

The health care reform law includes some improvements in payment for primary care services; will it be enough to secure the future of the profession?

Physicians can use motivational interviewing and proven dietary recommendations to help patients lose weight.

The goal when evaluating patients for CVD risk is to know what signs to look for and to devise an evidence-based, individualized treatment plan.

The main focus of this session was how to determine the best treatment strategies for diabetes patients, with two case studies to illustrate the points.

Immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults have been revised in recent years, and are more complex than ever.

New evidence supports many current approaches to diabetes management, but also challenges the efficacy of several common practices.

Key scheduling, special event, exhibit hall, CME, and other information for attendees of the 2010 AAFP Scientific Assembly.

When physicians first realize they are being sued for malpractice, they feel %u201Cshame, anger, depression, a loss of control, and a crisis of confidence."

I was struck by the deep, eye-crossing complexity of it all, and the overwhelming potential for confusion and uncertainty generated by this process.