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How to Simply Avoid the 2018 MIPS Penalty

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Sep 24, 20181 min read

How to Simply Avoid the 2018 MIPS Penalty

Eligible Clinicians may have difficulty finding the time and resources to fully participate in the 2018 MIPS reporting year – especially...

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Sep 10, 20181 min read

Good Concepts, Poor Fundamentals

The FAFP submitted comments on Monday, September 10, regarding the CMS 2019 Proposed Medicare Fee Schedule noting the administrative...

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Jun 15, 20185 min read

Should Your Family Practice Become a Patient-Centered Medical Home? You may be closer than you think

A Patient-Centered Medical Home (or PCMH) is not just a place; it’s so much more. It’s a comprehensive model in which a patient’s needs...

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The Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Preparedness and Response Q&A

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Feb 19, 20181 min read

The Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Preparedness and Response Q&A

In response to the moderately severe influenza season and the webinar held on February 9th, 2018, by The Florida Department of Health’s...

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Legal Opinion to Aid Family Physicians in Taming Hospital Credentialing, Privileging Disputes

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Dec 21, 20171 min read

Legal Opinion to Aid Family Physicians in Taming Hospital Credentialing, Privileging Disputes

Delegates to the AAFP's 2017 National Conference of Constituency Leaders adopted a resolution that asked the Academy to "further prevent...

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The FAFP now assists members in resolving insurance related issues through our new Hassle Factor For

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Oct 30, 20171 min read

The FAFP now assists members in resolving insurance related issues through our new Hassle Factor For

The following Hassle Factor Form may be completed in order to report insurance administrative and claims processing concerns experienced...

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Physician/Attorney Collaboration on Behalf of Older Individuals

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Oct 26, 20171 min read

Physician/Attorney Collaboration on Behalf of Older Individuals

Click below to view a new, free online educational module relating to interprofessional collaboration between physicians and attorneys on...

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Safe Opiate Prescribing: A Review of the CDC Guidelines Webinar

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Oct 10, 20171 min read

Safe Opiate Prescribing: A Review of the CDC Guidelines Webinar

Safe Opiate Prescribing: A Review of the CDC Guidelines Webinar Join FAFP on Thursday, November 16, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET...

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Aug 1, 20171 min read

FAFP Strategic Plan 2017-2020

FAFP President Dr. Diana Twiggs formally presented the recently approved 2017-20 FAFP Strategic Plan. "Supporting Florida's Family...

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Patient-Centered Medical Home Incentive Program

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Jan 3, 20171 min read

Patient-Centered Medical Home Incentive Program

The Florida Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP) Board continues to recognize the need to support FAFP members who are prepared to become...

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Oct 25, 20161 min read

Disposing of Unused Medications

Q: Where can patients safely dispose of unused medications? A: Walgreens has developed a new programs to help curb the misuse of...

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AAFP Meeting News
Orlando (Lake Buena Vista) live course on geriatric medicine | Half-day format

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Sep 23, 20151 min read

AAFP Meeting News Orlando (Lake Buena Vista) live course on geriatric medicine | Half-day format

Learn about common geriatric clinical problems, chronic diseases, ways to improve quality of life, and more. Register for the AAFP's...

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Jul 6, 20152 min read

CMS and AMA Announce Efforts to Help Providers Get Ready For ICD-10

With less than three months remaining until the nation switches from ICD-9 to ICD-10, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...

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Nov 1, 20141 min read

New FAFP Mobile App

The Florida Academy of Family Physicians is pleased to announce the release of the new FAFP app which can be accessed via your various...

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2014 AAFP Congress of Delegates (CoD) Report

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Oct 22, 20141 min read

2014 AAFP Congress of Delegates (CoD) Report

Preparing for the 2014 AAFP CoD in Washington, DC, your FAFP delegation vetted over 50 resolutions and dozens of board and commission...

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Oct 1, 20141 min read

Narrowing Networks

The AAFP has been working with states to address the issue of insurance companies narrowing physician networks in order to achieve...

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Oct 1, 20141 min read

Rescheduling of Hydrocodone Combos

FAFP members are strongly encouraged to read the latest advisory from the AAFP regarding the rescheduling of hydrocodone combination...

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Aug 19, 20141 min read

Medical Certification of Commercial Drivers

The Florida Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP) has partnered with the South Carolina Medical Association for an internet based, self...

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Aug 19, 20141 min read

FAFP 2014-2017 Strategic Plan

FAFP President Dr. Ed Prevatte formally presented the recently approved 2014-17 FAFP Strategic Plan and the newly revised mission, vision...

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