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1 Wayne State University School of Medicine FMIG Wins Membership Award Tuesday, September 10, 2024
2 Seize the Season: Advocate for Family Medicine During Fall Events and Elections Tuesday, August 27, 2024
3 CHFM Annual Essay Contest Invites Medical Students and Residents to Explore the History of Family Medicine Tuesday, August 27, 2024
4 MAFP Urges Parents to Prioritize Routine Childhood Vaccinations at Media Roundtable Wednesday, August 14, 2024
5 Strategies to Promote Vaccination and Build Patient Trust During National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) Wednesday, August 14, 2024
6 Drs. Ali Rida, Paul Thomas Featured in Detroit News For Direct Primary Care Clinics Monday, July 29, 2024
7 Celebrating Excellence: Ten AAFP Members Honored as Fellows at 2024 Annual Meeting Wednesday, July 17, 2024
8 Call for 2025 Conference Presentation Proposals, Due Sept. 16 Wednesday, July 17, 2024
9 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo Delivered Quality CME and Networking, Save the Date to Attend 2024 Conference at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island Wednesday, July 17, 2024
10 MAFP Welcomes New Board of Directors for 2024-2025 Tuesday, July 16, 2024
11 Dr. Rachel Klamo Installed as 2024-2025 MAFP President Tuesday, July 16, 2024
12 MAFP Membership Adopts Resolutions Addressing Medical Aid in Dying, Sexual Abuse in Indigenous Communities, Medical Claims Processing Tuesday, July 16, 2024
13 Michigan Legislature Approves $82.5 Billion Budget for FY 2025, Including MiDOCs Enhancement and Health Services Funds Monday, July 01, 2024
14 Dr. Mustafa 'Mark' Hamed appointed to American College of Surgeons - Rural Advisory Council to the Committee on Trauma Monday, July 01, 2024
15 Bill Tracking Update (July 3, 2024) Monday, July 01, 2024
16 Bill Tracking Update (June 20, 2024) Tuesday, June 18, 2024
17 MAFP Member Moriah Maunu, M3, Selected as 2024 FM Leads Emerging Leader Institute Scholar Monday, June 17, 2024
18 MAFP Student Members Receive 2024 Family Medicine Leads Scholarship for AAFP National Conference Monday, June 17, 2024
19 MAFP Members Selected to Present at AAFP National Conference Monday, June 17, 2024
20 Make Your Voice Heard; Attend the MAFP Annual Meeting on July 15 Monday, June 17, 2024
21 Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Mandating Equal Reimbursement for Telemedicine and In-Person Visits Friday, June 07, 2024
22 Bill Tracking Update (June 6, 2024) Wednesday, June 05, 2024
23 Your Voice Matters: Advocating for Family Medicine in Election 2024 Wednesday, June 05, 2024
24 Attend Obstructive Sleep Apnea Series Before Joining Live Session at 2024 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo Tuesday, June 04, 2024
25 Michigan Family Medicine Research Day Recognizes Excellence, MAFP Members Win Awards Monday, June 03, 2024
26 Dr. Beth Jones Recognized for Providing CPR at Children's Event Thursday, May 23, 2024
27 BCBS and BCN to Reimburse E/M when Billed with Preventive Service Thursday, May 23, 2024
28 Family Medicine Advocates to Congress: Support Primary and Virtual Care Affordability, REDI Act, Medicare Part B Coverage for ACIP-Approved Vaccines Tuesday, May 21, 2024
29 Nationally Renowned Family Physicians Headline 2024 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo Tuesday, May 21, 2024
30 Fall Student Conference Connects Students, Physicians, Residents: Registration Opens June 3 Tuesday, May 21, 2024
31 LARA Seeks Input on Licensing Challenges by May 24 Tuesday, May 21, 2024
32 Michigan Sees Uptick in Mpox Cases Across State Tuesday, May 07, 2024
33 LARA Seeks Physicians Interested in Becoming Expert Witnesses to Review Standard of Care Investigation Cases Tuesday, May 07, 2024
34 Congrats 2024 Graduates, More than 60% to Stay In-State for Residency! Tuesday, May 07, 2024
35 Michigan’s FY 2025 Budget: Balancing Priorities in Healthcare Tuesday, May 07, 2024
36 Bill Tracking Update (May 9, 2024) Tuesday, May 07, 2024
37 2024 National Conference Student & Resident Delegates Announced Tuesday, May 07, 2024
38 Introducing the 2024 Student Externs! Tuesday, May 07, 2024
39 Drs. Alderink, Maslach Complete Physician Well-Being Certificate Program Thursday, April 25, 2024
40 Tina Tanner, MD, FAAFP Nominated for AAFP Board of Directors Wednesday, April 24, 2024
41 FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes Wednesday, April 24, 2024
42 National Leadership Conference Gives Voice to Underrepresented Member Groups Wednesday, April 24, 2024
43 MUSIC Initiative Seeks Primary Care Collaboration to Enhance Urological Care Wednesday, April 24, 2024
44 Want to see a Change in Your Academy? Submit a Resolution. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
45 MAFP Bill Tracking Update (April 25, 2024) Wednesday, April 24, 2024
46 MAFP Practice Management Committee members meet with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Thursday, April 11, 2024
47 MAFP and AAFP Seek Insurer Response on Change Healthcare Service Disruption Wednesday, April 10, 2024
48 MAFP Hosts Residency Program Director Meet and Greet with AAFP Leader Wednesday, April 10, 2024
49 MAFP Comments on Bill Affecting Licensing for International Medical Graduates Wednesday, April 10, 2024
50 Dr. Nirali Bora Shares Latest Measles Information Wednesday, April 10, 2024
51 ACOFP Selects Dr. Kathleen Rollinger as 2024 National Family Physician of the Year Wednesday, April 10, 2024
52 Dr. Rachel Klamo receives AMG Excellence in Medicine Award Wednesday, April 10, 2024
53 MAFP Bill Tracking Update (March 28, 2024) Tuesday, March 26, 2024
54 Dr. Cecil Brown Receives Resident Teaching Award Tuesday, March 26, 2024
55 Members Meet at Capitol for Advocacy Day 2024, MAFP Leadership Testifies on SB 279 Tuesday, March 26, 2024
56 Family Medicine Week Raises Awareness of the Need for More Investments in Primary Care Tuesday, March 26, 2024
57 Call to Action related to Senate Bill 279 Thursday, March 14, 2024
58 New Health Policy Issue Briefs available from AAFP’s EveryONE Project Thursday, March 14, 2024
59 MAFP Bill Tracking Update (March 14, 2024) Thursday, March 14, 2024
60 MAFP Calls on Insurers to Provide Payment for G2211 Complexity Add-on Code Thursday, March 14, 2024
61 Best wishes on Match Day Thursday, March 14, 2024
62 MAFP Announces 2024 NCCL Delegates Thursday, February 29, 2024
63 MAFP Bill Tracking Update (Feb. 29, 2024) Thursday, February 29, 2024
64 MAFP Bill Tracking Update (Feb. 15, 2024) Thursday, February 15, 2024
65 MAFP Hosts Family Medicine Chairs Meet and Greet with AAFP President Wednesday, February 14, 2024
66 Dr. Jinping Xu Publishes Article in American Cancer Society Wednesday, February 14, 2024
67 Michigan Firearm Safety Laws Take Effect Wednesday, February 14, 2024
68 Michigan Family Medicine Research Day Abstracts Due March 11 Thursday, February 01, 2024
69 Michigan Ranks 44th in Nation for Preventable Hospitalizations Thursday, February 01, 2024
70 AAFP Urges Physicians to Act Amid Rising RSV Rates Thursday, February 01, 2024
71 AAFP Announces Nominating Committee; Application Open for Board Candidates Thursday, January 18, 2024
72 MAFP President Appointed to AAFP Commission on Federal and State Policy Wednesday, December 20, 2023
73 MDHHS Firearm Safety Resources Wednesday, December 20, 2023
74 Healthy Michigan Plan Changes Coming in 2024 Wednesday, December 20, 2023
75 Help LARA Streamline Licensure Efforts: Your Input Needed! Wednesday, December 20, 2023
76 GIVING TUESDAY: Help Support Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students Wednesday, November 22, 2023
77 Apply for Family Medicine Discovers RapSDI Wednesday, November 22, 2023
78 Legislature Adjourns, Shifting Advocacy to Local Outreach Wednesday, November 22, 2023
79 Thank You for Completing AAFP’s Career Benchmark Dashboard Survey Tuesday, November 21, 2023
80 2024 Medicare Fee Schedule Updates: Reduction in Conversion Factor, Introduction to G2211 Add-On Code Thursday, November 09, 2023
81 Legislative Update: Legislature Wraps, MAFP Prevails Halting Scope of Practice Expansion Thursday, November 09, 2023
82 Legislative Update: Uncertainty Surrounds Legislative Adjournment, Potential Special Session Looms Thursday, October 26, 2023
83 MAFP Roundtable Draws Media Coverage on Flu Season Worries Wednesday, October 25, 2023
84 Dr. Mustafa (Mark) Hamed Wins Alumni Award Thursday, October 12, 2023
85 Help Lead the Future of Medicine – Apply for an AAFP Commission Thursday, October 12, 2023
86 MAFP President Applauds Bipartisan Bill for Expanding Senior Mental Health Care Access Thursday, October 12, 2023
87 Legislative Update: Proposed Legislation Seeks to Expand Physician Assistants' Roles in Healthcare Thursday, October 12, 2023
88 Explore New Grassroots Resources on the MAFP Website and Engage with Local Legislators Thursday, October 12, 2023
89 Nominations for National Leadership Positions due Oct. 15 Wednesday, September 27, 2023
90 Welcome Medical School Class of 2027 Wednesday, September 27, 2023
91 Fall Magazine Published Wednesday, September 27, 2023
92 MAFP Seeks Delegates for National Conference of Constituency Leaders Wednesday, September 27, 2023
93 Connecting Students with Family Medicine Wednesday, September 27, 2023
94 Legislative Update: Lead Testing, Firearm Restrictions, Reproductive Health Wednesday, September 27, 2023
95 AAFP Compensation Survey Dashboard Wednesday, September 27, 2023
96 September 2023 Member of the Month Thursday, September 14, 2023
97 WSU FMIG Wins Membership Award Thursday, September 14, 2023
98 MSUCHM Students Receive Goldsmith MD Scholarships Thursday, September 14, 2023
99 Register for KSA Pain Medicine on December 2, 2023 Thursday, September 14, 2023
100 Legislature Returns with a Full Calendar of Activity Thursday, September 14, 2023
101 AAFP Compensation Comparison Tool Survey Thursday, September 14, 2023
102 2023 Family Medicine Cares Resident Service Award Thursday, August 31, 2023
103 Nominations Sought for 2024 Outstanding Program Director Thursday, August 31, 2023
104 Governor Whitmer Delivers Fall Policy Address Thursday, August 31, 2023
105 MAFP President Leads with Vision for Access to Care for All Wednesday, August 16, 2023
106 2023-2024 MAFP Board of Directors Installed for Service Wednesday, August 16, 2023
107 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo Delivered Quality CME and Networking Wednesday, August 16, 2023
108 MAFP Membership Advances Resolutions on Payment, Value-based Care, Medical Claims, and More Wednesday, August 16, 2023
109 AAFP Fellows Champion Family Medicine Wednesday, August 16, 2023
110 Gov. Whitmer Outlining Fall 2023 Priorities in Special Address on Aug. 30 Wednesday, August 16, 2023
111 MSU College of Human Medicine Alum, Julie Ngo, Wins Outstanding Medical Student in Michigan Award Tuesday, August 15, 2023
112 Michigan Family Medicine Resident of the Year, Dr. Mikita Arora, Recognized for Commitment to Patient Care, Scholarship, Medicine, Community Tuesday, August 15, 2023
113 Dr. Juana Nicoll Capizzano Recognized with Michigan Family Medicine Educator of the Year Award Tuesday, August 15, 2023
114 MAFP Awards Dr. Raymond Rion with Michigan Family Physician of the Year Award Tuesday, August 15, 2023
115 Two-year Strategic Plan and New Mission, Vision Guiding MAFP's Work Monday, August 14, 2023
116 MAFP Resident & Student Ambassadors Champion the Academy and Specialty Thursday, August 03, 2023
117 Hands-on Externship Strengthens Medical Student’s Commitment to Family Medicine Thursday, August 03, 2023
118 Michigan Resident and Student Delegates Pass Resolutions Addressing Administrative Burden, Reproductive Healthcare Education, and Physician-led Team-based Care Thursday, August 03, 2023
119 Michigan Resident and Student Delegates Pass Resolution Supporting Rural Training for IMG Thursday, August 03, 2023
120 Michigan’s Family Physicians Applaud 2024 State Budget Investments in Increasing Access to Healthcare, Recruiting and Retaining Primary Care Physicians Tuesday, August 01, 2023
121 Michigan Medicaid Beneficiaries Continue to Have An Extra Month to Submit Eligibility Renewal Paperwork Wednesday, July 26, 2023
122 Proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Raises Call for Congress to Take Action to Support Primary Care Thursday, July 20, 2023
123 Residents & Students Convening at AAFP National Conference July 27-29 Thursday, July 20, 2023
124 Dr. Bashar Yalldo Leading Annual Meeting as MAFP Speaker Thursday, July 20, 2023
125 Summer Provides Opportunities to Connect with Your State Legislators Thursday, July 20, 2023
126 Applications Open for AAFP and Other National Leadership Positions Thursday, July 20, 2023
127 Make Your Voice Heard; Attend the MAFP Annual Meeting on Aug. 14 Thursday, July 20, 2023
128 Call for Presentation Proposals: 2024 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo Thursday, July 20, 2023
129 On-demand CME Webinars Expire Aug. 31 Thursday, July 20, 2023
130 Dr. Aisha Harris Presenting at AAFP’s National Conference Thursday, July 06, 2023
131 Updated Michigan Physician Orders for Scope for Treatment Form Thursday, July 06, 2023
132 New Implicit Bias On-demand CME Just $25 Thursday, July 06, 2023
133 MDHHS Pauses Medicaid Disenrollments through July Thursday, July 06, 2023
134 DEA Training Requirement Now in Effect; Free CME for Members Thursday, July 06, 2023
135 Federal Broadband Funding an Academy Advocacy Win Thursday, July 06, 2023
136 MAFP Annual Meeting Notice Coming to Members—Watch Your Inbox on July 14 Thursday, July 06, 2023
137 ACGME Approves Academy Request for Increased Protected Nonclinical Time for Core Family Medicine Faculty Thursday, July 06, 2023
138 State Budget Invests in MAFP Priorities Aimed at Increasing Access to Care, Recruiting and Retaining Primary Care Physicians Friday, June 30, 2023
139 MAFP Advocacy Focused on Access to Primary Care Investments, Protecting Physician-led Team-based Care, Preserving Physician-Patient Relationships Thursday, June 22, 2023
140 U-M Medical Student Earns Spot in AAFP’s New Health Equity Internship Program Thursday, June 22, 2023
141 Dr. Kristi VanDerKolk Delivers Keynote at Michigan’s WIC Conference Thursday, June 22, 2023
142 Seeking Members for Family Medicine Speakers Bureau Thursday, June 22, 2023
143 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo Scholarship Winners Thursday, June 22, 2023
144 Prepare for the National Motor Carrier Safety Administration Certification Exam Thursday, June 22, 2023
145 New Features Added to Conference Agenda; Grand Traverse Resort Discount Ends July 12 Wednesday, June 21, 2023
146 National Conference Poster Display Features Work of Student, Resident Members Wednesday, June 21, 2023
147 Family Medicine Foundation of Michigan Awards FMIG Funding to Advance Family Medicine Wednesday, June 21, 2023
148 Earn Free CME by Reading, Writing Michigan Family Physician Articles Wednesday, June 21, 2023
149 AAFP CEO Testifies Before Congress Wednesday, June 21, 2023
150 82% of Michigan’s Family Medicine Residency Programs Achieve 100% Academy Membership Wednesday, June 21, 2023
151 State Budget, Preceptor Tax Incentive, Protecting ACA Preventive Care Provisions, Proposed Lead Testing Mandate at Center of MAFP’s Advocacy Work Thursday, June 08, 2023
152 New ABFM Performance Improvement Activity Launching July 1 Wednesday, June 07, 2023
153 MIDOCs Reaches Milestone of 100 Participating Physicians Wednesday, June 07, 2023
154 Michigan Family Medicine Research Day Recognizes Exemplary Projects Wednesday, June 07, 2023
155 MAFP Comments on HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Healthcare Privacy Wednesday, June 07, 2023
156 MAFP Clothing Store Open Wednesday, June 07, 2023
157 Family Medicine Leads Scholars and Scholarship Winners Announced Wednesday, June 07, 2023
158 Sept. 16 Family Medicine Student Conference Registration is Open; Call for Residency Program Exhibitors & Volunteers Wednesday, June 07, 2023
159 MAFP Creates New Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Wednesday, June 07, 2023
160 Dr. Shirin Doshi Inducted into Sparrow Physician Hall of Fame Thursday, May 25, 2023
161 Nationally Renowned Family Physicians Headline Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo Thursday, May 25, 2023
162 Earn 20 Free Performance Improvement & CME Credits Thursday, May 25, 2023
163 Michigan Delegates Ignite Change for IMGs, Mental Healthcare, Protecting Family Physicians from Aggression Thursday, May 25, 2023
164 Insurers Must Still Cover Preventive Care … for Now Thursday, May 25, 2023
165 Introducing High School Students to Family Medicine Thursday, May 25, 2023
166 Fall Student Conference Registration Opens June 1 Thursday, May 25, 2023
167 Family Physicians to Congress: Prior Authorization Reform, Medicare Payment Increases, Primary Care Workforce Investments Needed to Preserve Access to Care Thursday, May 25, 2023
168 Gov. Whitmer, Legislature Take Action on Gun Safety and Lead Testing Legislation Thursday, May 25, 2023
169 Family Physicians Press for Investments in Primary Care Workforce Initiatives as State Budget Negotiations Continue Friday, May 19, 2023
170 State Budget, Pharmacist Scope Bill, and Sexual Assault Reform Package Move in Legislature Thursday, May 11, 2023
171 MAFP’s 2023 National Conference Student & Resident Delegates Announced Thursday, May 11, 2023
172 Medical Students Selected to ‘Try On’ Family Medicine During Month-long Externship Thursday, May 11, 2023
173 FPs Elected to MSMS Board of Directors Wednesday, May 10, 2023
174 Statewide Family Medicine Conference Features CME, Networking Wednesday, May 10, 2023
175 The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is Here; What FPs Need to Know Wednesday, May 10, 2023
176 More than 40% of Michigan’s 2023 Medical School Graduates Choose Primary Care Specialties Wednesday, May 10, 2023
177 MAFP Announces 2023 ‘Academy’ Award Honorees Tuesday, May 09, 2023
178 Want to See a Change in Your Academy? Serve on a Committee, Submit a Resolution Proposal Thursday, April 27, 2023
179 Michigan’s New Prior Authorization Reforms Take Effect June 1; National Efforts Underway Thursday, April 27, 2023
180 Michigan Delegation Gearing Up to Represent Member Constituencies at AAFP’s National Leadership Development Conference Thursday, April 27, 2023
181 MAFP Introduces Legislation to Protect Patients by Preserving Physician-led Care Teams in Michigan Thursday, April 27, 2023
182 MAFP's Foundation Helps You Meet State of Michigan CME Requirements Thursday, April 27, 2023
183 Family Medicine’s Dr. Diane Harper Elected to the Association of American Physicians Thursday, April 27, 2023
184 Call for Scholarship Donations to Increase Exposure to Family Medicine Thursday, April 27, 2023
185 State Investments in Healthcare Initiatives Take Shape in Budget Negotiations Thursday, April 27, 2023
186 Academy Backs Ending Non-compete Agreements, Urges More Action Thursday, April 27, 2023
187 Nurse Practitioners Scope Bill Introduced in Michigan Legislature Thursday, April 20, 2023
188 Knowledge Self-Assessments: A Great Value Thursday, April 13, 2023
189 Member News: April 13, 2023 Thursday, April 13, 2023
190 Medication Abortion Remains Legal in Michigan Amidst Federal Debate Thursday, April 13, 2023
191 New DEA Training Requirement Takes Effect June 27 Thursday, April 13, 2023
192 Protecting Preventive Care Following ACA Court Decision Thursday, April 13, 2023
193 Modernizing Medicare and Medicaid Physician Payments is Necessary to Preserve Access to Care Thursday, April 13, 2023
194 1-Year Prior Authorization Reform Anniversary Highlights Power of Advocacy Friday, April 07, 2023
195 Historical Match Day 2023 Overshadowed by Worsening PCP Shortage Thursday, March 30, 2023
196 Family Medicine Week Raises Awareness of the Need for More Investments in Primary Care Thursday, March 30, 2023
197 Record-setting Advocacy Day Spotlights Family Medicine and Patient-care Issues Thursday, March 30, 2023
198 LARA Relaxes Implicit Bias CME Requirements Thursday, March 30, 2023
199 PCP Shortage Worsening Monday, March 20, 2023
200 Legislature Moves Abortion Care, Gun Safety Bills Thursday, March 16, 2023
201 Preparing for PHE Unwinding Wednesday, March 01, 2023
202 MAFP President Responds to MSU Shooting Tuesday, February 14, 2023
203 Gov. Whitmer's Budget Proposal Invests in Public Health Monday, February 13, 2023