2019 Michigan Future of Family Medicine Conference
This annual conference tailored for medical students provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the specialty of family medicine, connect with residency programs in Michigan, learn and practice clinical procedures, and build relationships to last a career. Reserve your seat today!
Pharma Risk Management
Designed to build on your current knowledge of pain management and reduce risk in the treatment of addiction, Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan offers this one-day interactive CME conference to provide innovative, proven, and pragmatic approaches for effective delivery of care; beginning with a proper diagnosis. Save when you register by October 14.
Combating Michigan’s Opioid Epidemic
To combat the opioid epidemic, the state of Michigan is taking action through new state laws that emerged out of the Governor’s task force recommendations, and regulatory reforms through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Click here for the most up-to-date information Family Physicians need to know.
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.
Strengthen the Family Medicine Voice in Lansing
Michigan Family Physicians' voluntary contributions to FMPAC help amplify the Family Medicine voice in downtown Lansing and strenghten MAFP's efforts to impact health policy and the overall practice environment for Family Physicians in Michigan. LEARN MORE & CONTRIBUTE TODAY 
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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Family Medicine
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
FY 2020 MDHHS Budget Heads to House and Senate for Final Vote
The Whitmer administration and Legislature continued to negotiate details of the state's Fiscal Year 2020 budget this week. On September 19, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services House and Senate Conference Committee passed a compromise budget that shifts money for Healthy Michigan Plan and reduces funding for MIDOCS, while preserving level funding for GME and the Michigan State Loan Repayment Program, as well as maintaining Medicaid primary care physician reimbursement rates.
Michigan's Ban on Flavored Nicotine Vaping Products is Now in Effect
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services filed the final set of emergency rules that prohibit the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping juices in our state. The rules are effective immediately and retailers have 14 days to remove banned products from their inventory. MAFP submitted a letter and testified in support of the ban before the Michigan House Oversight Committee.
Michigan is First in U.S. to Ban Flavored e-Cigarette and Vaping Products
On September 4, Michigan became the first state in the nation to place a ban on flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products. MAFP applauds Governor Gretchen Whitmer's bold actions to protect the state's youth from the harmful effects of using such products and devices, which range from increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and chronic lung disease, to niccotine addiction and impaired brain development.
MAFP Launching Innovative Mentorship Pilot Program
In October, MAFP is launching a new mentorship pilot program designed by the Member Engagement Committee to facilitate the one-one-one exchange of knowledge, expertise, guidance, and support between members. The application for the 2020 cohort will be open beginning October 15 through November 8.
Upcoming Events
Oct
19
2019 MI Future of Family Medicine Conference - Sponsor, Exhibitor, Advertiser
October 19, 2019
Ann Arbor, MI
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Oct
19
2019 MI Future of Family Medicine Conference
October 19, 2019
Ann Arbor, MI
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Nov
15
Pharma Risk Management: Not Such a Hard Pill to Swallow
November 15, 2019
Okemos, MI
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Dec
7
2019 KSA Study Group: Well Child Care
December 7, 2019
Okemos, MI
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