Aloff for AAFP Vice Speaker
MAFP proudly supports the candidacy of Jennifer R. Aloff, MD, FAAFP for Vice Speaker of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Aloff has been a dynamic Academy member since her first year of medical school in 1994, serving in many national and state leadership positions over the past 23 years, including Resident Member of the AAFP Board of Directors, Chair of the National Congress of Family Practice Residents, Parliamentarian of the MAFP Congress, and Speaker and Past President of MAFP. Learn more about Dr. Aloff and the #Aloff4ViceSpeaker campaign.
Putting the Pieces Together: Patient & Physician Wellness
In today's fast-paced world, it is imperative that we make conscious decisions toward achieving balance and overall wellness. Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan is hosting this one-day conference to help Family Physicians identify how they may better practice, diagnose and consult on clinical issues correlated to eating, sleeping and general activity, while developing a healthy path to follow. Register by September 19 to save!
Michigan Future of Family Medicine Conference
This fourth annual conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for medical students to explore the Family Medicine specialty, learn about residency programs in Michigan, and build relationships to last a career. In addition to interactive educational sessions and outpatient clinical procedures workshops, new this year is a Residency 'Speed Dating' session and use of a state-of-the-art simulation lab (space limited to first 48 paid registrants). Register before early-bird pricing ends September 30.
Pick Your Pace to Value-based Payment Success
Start now to avoid a negative payment adjustment in 2019. Let AAFP guide you down the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) path of the Quality Payment (QPP)—created under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). October 2 is the last day to begin gathering data in order to fully or partially participate in MIPS. Access AAFP 'Pick Your Pace' Resources.
Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo
Thank you attendees, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors for a successful 2017 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo held July 9-13 at beautiful Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Click here to access a photo album showcasing the conference highlights. In order for MAFP to report CME credit to AAFP, credit evaluations are due no later than Friday, August 4. Mark your calendar to attend next year's conference, July 12-15, at Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center!
Having a Family Doctor is Good for YOUR Health
Family Physicians are doctors who practice the specialty of Family Medicine. They provide preventive, comprehensive, coordinated, chronic and ongoing care. They also go beyond medical care to connect patients with local resources and services that can positively impact health. Click here to download a handout that explains more about how having a Family Physician is good for YOUR health.
Better Health is a Click Away
FamilyDoctor.org is an award-winning patient education website operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians. It features Family Physician-supported health and wellness information in English and Spanish, including basic diagnosis and treatment information, an interactive symptom checker, tips for managing daily stress and establishing lasting fitness habits, and more.
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Family Medicine
The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) is the state’s largest specialty physician association. With more than 4,200 members, MAFP is dedicated to assisting Family Physicians and their practices as they work to ensure high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for patients of all ages.
News & Announcements
MDHHS Seeking Public Comment on Healthy Michigan Plan Operational Protocols
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking public comment on proposed changes aimed at strengthening the Healthy Michigan Plan's capacity to encourage behavior change. Any MAFP members wishing to provide comments on the proposed changes can submit them to the Medical Services Administration by September 13, 2017.
President Trump, Governor Snyder Take Aim at Opioid Crisis
Over the past few weeks, several happenings have taken place the federal and state level aimed at combating the opioid crisis across the U.S. and Michigan. Namely, President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national crisis and Governor Snyder issued an Executive Order to establish the Council on Opioid and Prescription Drug Enforcement.
Residency Rotation on Mackinac Island Offers Unique Training Opportunity
The location of the 2017 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo, held on Mackinac Island in July, provided a beautiful backdrop for this year’s gathering of Family Physicians in Michigan. It also prompted MAFP staff to sift through the archives to learn about the history of healthcare on the island and the opportunity for third-year residents to complete a Family Medicine rotation during the tourist season.
ICYMI: Board of Medicine Rule Changes Go into Effect
In case you missed the Academy’s previous coverage in Michigan Family Physician and Family Medicine Update of changes to Michigan Board of Medicine rules governing continuing medical education that went into effect on December 6, 2016, click to read highlights.
Upcoming Events
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2017 Eat, Sleep, Rock & Roll to Vitality
October 19, 2017
New Hudson, MI
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2017 MI Future of Family Medicine Conference
October 28, 2017
Troy, MI
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