AAFP AAFP President, Michael Munger, MD, FAAFP responds to CMS’s recently released 2019 Medicare physician fee schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. “Given the potential impact this proposed rule would have on family physicians and our patients, as AAFP president, I felt it important to provide an update on both the proposal and the AAFP’s […]
KAFP-Foundation KAFP members are invited to volunteer to serve as a mentor in the Faces in Family Medicine (FIFM) mentorship program. This program provides medical and pre-med students the opportunity to see the many “faces of family medicine” through group mentorship activities and one-on-one mentoring. Volunteer today to be a mentor! Volunteers will be paired […]
KAFP It’s not too late to register for the RISE Webinar on Wednesday, August 29 – featuring Terry “Lee” Mills, MD, FAAFP, who will present Increasing Joy in Practice, Avoiding Burnout, Building Resilient Practices and Careers. Sign up today! There is no charge for the RISE Webinar Series. Registration is required to receive log-in information. This Live […]
KAFP KAFP is offering a Health Behavior KSA Group Learning Session on September 14 in Dodge City. Don’t miss this opportunity complete this ABFM module. HEALTH BEHAVIOR KSA GROUP LEARNING SESSION Friday, September 14, 2018 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Register at KSA Group Learning. Western Plains Medical Complex Conference Room 3001 Avenue A Dodge City, KS 67801 Following […]
KAFP-Foundation NOW is the time to register for the fourth annual Let’s Move, Kansas run/walk on Saturday, October 20 at Sedgwick County Park, Wichita. Register by September 14 for the rate of $35. Register as a team for $3 off per registrant AND if you are a resident or medical student, use the discount […]
Illinois AFP Mark your calendars to attend the Family Medicine Midwest 7th Annual Conference! The conference dates are November 9-11, 2018 at University of Wisconsin. “Advocacy for Health” is the meeting theme. Read more for details and online registration. For residency programs: Exhibit in the residency fair on Saturday, Nov. 10. Each booth includes one […]
AHRQ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a new toolkit to support a structured, team-based approach to improving the management of patients who take opioids to ease chronic pain. The majority of patients taking opioids for chronic pain are managed by primary care providers and their staff. The Six Building Blocks toolkit […]
Kansas Hospital Association You are invited to attend a presentation and report on “The State of Kansas Medicaid” prepared by a research team from the Harvard School of Public Health that is being hosted by the REACH Healthcare Foundation on Monday, September 17, 1-3 p.m., at the Community Forum in Lenexa City Hall, 17101 West […]
Kansas Head Start Association There are two Parent Health Literacy training upcoming opportunities for this fall! Mound City – Thursday, Sept. 26 [download flyer] Salina – Thursday, Oct, 18 [download flyer] Attendees will receive the resources needed to teach parents how to use the “What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick” book using effective, […]
Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition Youth smoking rates in Kansas are higher than the national average. Raising the sale age for tobacco products to 21 could reduce the prevalence of Kansas smoking by 12 percent, saving thousands of lives and millions of dollars. Get involved today! Simply fill out the individual and organizational support forms to […]