Advocate for Your Specialty & Your Patients
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians and Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians are hosting the 2020 Michigan Family Medicine Advocacy Day on February 25, in downtown Lansing. This annual, free member event provides an opportunity for family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students to talk with state legislators about legislative and policy issues impacting the specialty, as well as care access and delivery, in Michigan. REGISTER
Resident Conference & Recruiting Opportunity
Take a one-day break from residency on Friday, May 1 to explore the multitude of practice options the specialty offers and get tips for acing a family physician interview, understanding and negotiating the employment contract, and financial planning. PLUS, practices, health systems, and recruiters are invited to connect with new physician candidates. SAVE WHEN YOU REGISTER BY MARCH 16!
Michigan's Premiere Gathering of Family Medicine
Mark your calendar for August 6-9, 2020, to join colleagues at the Detroit Marriott Troy for the Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo—network, earn CME, and have fun in the "D". Registration will open in March.
Call for Nominations
Each year, MAFP honors outstanding MAFP members who exemplify the mission, vision, and values of the Academy. Nominate your choice by March 1 for the "Archie" Award of Excellence, Michigan Family Physician of the Year, Michigan Family Medicine Educator of the Year, Michigan Family Medicine Resident of the Year, Michigan Family Medicine Volunteer Leadership Award, and NEW this year, Outstanding Medical Student in Michigan.
#FixPriorAuth
Prior authorization and step therapy delay care and treatment for Michigan patients. It's time for a change. Because health can't wait.
Click here to learn more ... share your story, ask your lawmaker to support Senate Bill 612.
You're Invited to Get Involved in YOUR Academy
MAFP, Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan, and Family Medicine PAC engagement and leadership opportunities await you! Whether you are a practicing family physician, family medicine resident physician, or student member of MAFP, there's a place for you. EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
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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: Benefits of Having a Family Physician Recognized During Family Medicine Week
To highlight family physicians’ dedication to providing high quality, patient-centered primary care to Michiganders, Feb. 23-29 is being recognized as Family Medicine Week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Academy of Family Physicians and Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
The National Action Partnership to Promote Safe Sleep at the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health has developed Modeling Safe Practices: A Checklist for Infant Sleep & Breastfeeding Images that you can use to ensure all of your resources have images that model breastfeeding-friendly, safe infant sleep practices.
Healthcare Takeaways from President Trump’s State of the Union Address
In response to President Trump's healthcare remarks during his State of the Union address on Feb. 5, AAFP thanked him for acknowledging the high cost of prescription drugs and the importance of Americans having affordable, innovative, high-quality healthcare. AAFP's statement also pointed out that healthcare coverage doesn't help, however, if individuals can't afford medications and treatments, and affirmed its commitment to ensuring that all patients have to needed care and affordable coverage.
Governor's 2021 State Budget Proposal Funds 48 MIDOCS Residency Positions
Gov. Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2021 state budget proposal, presented before a joint meeting of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Feb. 6, includes investments in addressing the opioid crisis, building a social determinants of health infrastructure, and developing a new Healthy Moms, Healthy babies program aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality, among other healthcare initiatives. It also proposes one-time, five-year funding for 48 residency positions MIDOCS.
Upcoming Events
Feb
25
2020 MI Family Medicine Advocacy Day
February 25, 2020
Lansing, MI
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Apr
3
MAFP Member Mixer - Genesee County
April 3, 2020
Grand Blanc, MI
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May
1
Beyond Clinical & Curriculum: 2020 FM Resident Conference Exhibitor Opportunities
May 1, 2020
Okemos, MI
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May
1
Beyond Clinical & Curriculum: 2020 FM Resident Conference
May 1, 2020
Okemos, MI
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May
1
MAFP Member Mixer - Wayne County
May 1, 2020
Grosse Ile, MI
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For MAFP Members
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