COVID-19: Information for Family Physicians in Michigan
Visit and bookmark MAFP's COVID-19 information and resources webpage—a "one-stop" compilation of up-to-date information from the WHO, CDC, MDHHS, AAFP, and other expert organizations. Upcoming MAFP and Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan events have been cancelled. MAFP staff and leadership are working virtually.
Michigan's Premiere Gathering of Family Medicine
Registration is now open for the Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo—network, earn CME, and have fun in the "D". SAVE WHEN YOU REGISTER BY JUNE 1!
Take Action in Support of #FixPriorAuth Legislation
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, and ask your state lawmaker to support Senate Bill 612.
Committee Applications Due Apr. 1
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
Coronavirus: What Michigan Family Physicians Need to Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, local health departments, and Academy continue to monitor an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has spread to other locations globally.
Governor's Executive Order Temporarily Relaxes Scope of Practice Laws
To help ensure healthcare professionals and facilities are fully enabled to provide the critical assistance and care needed in Michigan during this unprecedented public health emergency, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order on March 29 to temporarily suspended scope of practice requirements.
Governor's Executive Orders Impacting the Healthcare Community
To reduce spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable Michiganders, Gov. Whitmer has issued Executive Orders, several of which impact the healthcare community.
U.S. Senate, House Pass Federal Stimulus Package, Sending it to President Trump
On March 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by voice vote, the historic $2.2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package that previously passed the Senate on March 25. President Trump will sign the bill into law during a ceremony on March 27 at 4 pm ET. Provisions in the aid package aim to provide relief to the American people, economy, and healthcare system.
Upcoming Events
Apr
1
MAFP Member Mixer - Hillsdale County
April 1, 2020
Jonesville, MI
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Apr
3
MAFP Member Mixer - Genesee County
April 3, 2020
Grand Blanc, MI
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May
1
MAFP Member Mixer - Wayne County
May 1, 2020
Grosse Ile, MI
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May
14
2020 Michigan Family Medicine Research Day
May 14, 2020
Howell, MI
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May
20
MAFP Member Mixer - Kalamazoo County
May 20, 2020
Kalamazoo,
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For MAFP Members
To get the latest scoop on MAFP, the members of the Academy, and Family Medicine in Michigan, check out the latest issue of Michigan Family Physician, view a past issue of our weekly eNews Family Medicine Update, or follow-us on Facebook and Twitter!
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