Happy Holidays!
Wishing you all the joys of the season, and health, happiness, and peace throughout the coming year! MAFP Headquarters will be closed December 24 through January 1. During this time, phones will be on voicemail and messages will be periodically monitored with urgent calls returned as soon as possible. MAFP Headquarters will reopen on January 2.
Head 'Onward & Upward' August 1-4
Mark August 1-4 on your calendar to attend the 2019 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo—the premier annual event for Family Physicians in Michigan—at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire. You can look forward to a robust line-up of CME sessions presented by national and state experts, as well as connecting with colleagues outside the classroom and opportunities to enjoy local attractions that this beautiful summer travel destination has to offer. Hotel reservations open in December. Registration opens in March.
Hotel reservations open in December 2018. Conference registration opens in March 2019.
Advocate for Your Specialty
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) and Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians (MAOFP) invite Family Physicians, Family Medicine residents, and medical students to Michigan Family Medicine Advocacy Day on February 26, 2019, in Downtown Lansing. There is no cost to participate! REGISTER TODAY
70 for $70
This year, MAFP turned 70 and we want to finish our celebration strong! We are asking at least 70 individuals to donate $70 (or more!) to MAFP's philanthropic arm, Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan (FMFM) before 2018 comes to a close. FMFM relies on tax-deductible donations to provide opportunities for students to explore the specialty; engage residents to encourage them to stay and practice in Michigan; and offer relevant CME that enhances the knowledge, competence, and performance of practicing physicians. MAKE A DONATION
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.
Opening Doors, Building Relationships
MAFP's Family Medicine Business Network provides opportunities for companies to affiliate with our state’s primary care physician leaders. Partnering companies gain greater access and enhance their visibility among more than 4,000 Family Physicians, Residents, and Medical Students. In turn, MAFP members gain knowledge and assistance in caring for patients, creating greater efficiencies, and realizing greater return on investment within their practices. LEARN MORE
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 
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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
Federal Judge Rules ACA Unconstitutional
On December 14, a federal judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional based on Congress’ repeal of the individual mandate in 2017. While the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services assured that the ruling “is not an injunction that halts the enforcement of the law and not a final judgment,” it raises uncertainty of the ACA’s future and its many protections for millions of people across the country.
Maintenance of Certification Bills Pass Michigan House, Head to Senate Committee
On December 4, the Michigan House Health Policy Committee passed a package of bills introduced by Representative Ed Canfield, DO that would exempt Family Physicians from Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements. The bills now head to the Senate Health Policy Committee for consideration.
MAFP Participating in Auto No-Fault Twitter Chat
MAFP is participating in a Twitter chat hosted by Michigan State Medical Society on Tuesday, December 11, 12-1 pm ET, to educate and encourage Michiganders to write their lawmakers on the value of Michigan's Auto No-Fault System. The system continues to be the center of ongoing debate and is likely to be a legislative focus during Lame Duck. MAFP's Advocacy Committee Chair, Glenn Dergansky, DO, FAAFP, will represent MAFP by tweeting from @MIFamilyDocs. You're invited to join, too--just follow and use the hashtag #NoFaultSavesLives.
House Health Policy Finishes Work in Final Meetings of 2017-2018 Legislative Session
The House Health Policy Committee convened on December 4 and 5 for what were likely the last committee meetings of the 2017-2018 legislative session, according to Chairman Hank Vaupel. During these meetings, the committee considered and passed several bills of interest to Family Physicians.
Upcoming Events
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2019 MI Family Medicine Advocacy Day
February 26, 2019
Lansing, MI
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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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