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.
Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo
Relax, refresh and rejuvenate at the 2017 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo. You won't want to miss this premiere event for Michigan Family Physicians that's being held for the first time ever at the renowned Grand Hotel on beautiful Mackinac Island. We invite you and your family to step back in time and join Family Physicians in "Bridging Tradition & Transformation." Online registration closes July 3.
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.
Protect Access to Care
The U.S. Senate is considering legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill is being developed behind closed doors, but is expected to contain similar elements to the American Health Care Act (AHCA) that passed in the U.S. House in May. The Congressional Budget Office now estimates that, if the AHCA is enacted, 23 million Americans would lose coverage next year. Click here to contact your U.S. Senators NOW to #SpeakOut against any legislation that would leave millions of patients without affordable coverage.
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
Proposed Quality Payment Program Updates Earn Overall Support from AAFP
On June 20, CMS issued a proposed rule that would make changes to the second year (Calendar Year 2018) of the Quality Payment Program aimed at simplifying reporting requirements and easing administrative burdens.
Opioid Debate Concludes for Summer with Action in Both Chambers
The Michigan Legislature has made passage of legislation aimed at addressing the opioid crisis a priority this year, and prior to the summer adjournment, both chambers came closer to advancing bills they believe will help curb the epidemic.
Spina Bifida Bill Passes State House, Heads to Senate
On June 20, the Michigan House passed legislation that would require physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide information to parents who receive a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of spina bifida, as well as any person who has received a positive spina bifida test result.
Emerging Leaders Institute Scholars, National Conference Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to the students and residents from Michigan selected by AAFP Foundation to receive Family Medicine Leads Scholarships to attend the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Medical Students, July 27-29, in Kansas City, and to those selected to participate in the 2017-2018 class of the Family Medicine Leads Emerging Leader Institute.
Upcoming Events
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2017 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo
July 9 - 13, 2017
Mackinac Island, MI
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Michigan Reception at the 2017 AAFP National Conference
July 28, 2017
Kansas City, MO
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