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"I’ve seen firsthand how having a trusted PCP can truly change the course of someone’s life,” @aafp president-elect @SCNosalMD tells @forbes. "Family medicine is about connection, continuity, better health and longer lives." Read more. forbes.com/sites/johnsamu…

As we recognize the @ADANational 35th anniversary, the AAFP continues to develop resources to enhance care and support physicians and patients with disabilities. The AAFP endorses @IEC_IDD’s National Roadmap for Disability-Inclusive Healthcare. bit.ly/4acqrtI #ADA35

It was great to be in New Orleans today for the DPC Summit. Over 600 people have gathered for the nation’s premier DPC education and networking event. Thank you to our planning committee, faculty and the amazing @aafp and ⁦@dpcalliance⁩ staff for their incredible work.

More than 300 family physicians were on Capitol Hill in June to present a united message: Protect #Medicaid, preserve PSLF, reform Medicare payment and restore trust in public health. Read more from @aafp president Dr. Jen Brull: wb.md/44AHaG9

Family physicians are in a pivotal position to implement harm reduction strategies for opioid use disorder. Join us for a free webinar, complete with real-world scenarios and practical guidance. bit.ly/4127rMq

Think creatively. #YouveGotThis

Be gracious. #YouveGotThis

Talk to your family doc first if you’re suffering from headaches. @aafp #familymedicine

“We can normalize vulnerability by modeling it, not as weakness, but as courage.” AAFP New Physician Board Member Dr. Cynthia Chen-Joea shared how physicians can reclaim their power over shame in this blog for @psychtoday. 👇 bit.ly/4lzBsLI

Do your best. #YouveGotThis

#Medicaid cuts threaten millions of patients. @aafp president-elect @SCNosalMD and former president @AdaStewartMD1 spoke with @Medscape about how family physicians can talk to patients about impending cuts and how to help ensure care continuity. Read more: wb.md/3UcZKPI

Show gratitude. #YouveGotThis

#Medicaid is essential. @aafp board member @dowlerdoc spoke to @Marketplace about how cuts to Medicaid will impact rural North Carolina. The AAFP will continue to advocate for all patients and family physicians. bit.ly/44jLDxY

Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise among younger patients. AAFP board member Dr. Kathleen Mueller spoke with @gohealio about how family physicians can help when it comes to screening and early detection. bit.ly/4m4Rv4l

#Medicaid cuts threaten millions of patients. @aafp president-elect @SCNosalMD and former president @AdaStewartMD1 spoke with @Medscape about how family physicians can talk to patients about impending cuts and how to help ensure care continuity. Read more: wb.md/3UcZKPI

Over the last year, avian influenza has been reported in wild birds, poultry and dairy cows across the U.S. and other countries. But what is the risk to patients? AAFP President Dr. Jen Brull sat down with USA Today to explain what you need to know. bit.ly/3IlzQXy

The 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule is out. The #AAFP is encouraged by several provisions that support primary care. We continue to urge Congress to establish an adequate inflationary update so practices can keep pace with rising costs & patients can access timely care. We…

August 1, 2025 = First day to submit your proposal for next year’s #AAFPCME season (including 2026 #AAFPFMX in Nashville, TN) Learn more about about the process, the topics & what we look for here: aafp.org/cme/faculty/ca…

Lawmakers are returning to their home states next month. Check in with your state chapter on August Recess activities and seize the opportunity to show your lawmaker in-person how their decisions shape lives: bit.ly/442e4gA

What Does Enactment of the Primary Care Enhancement Act Mean for Patients, Primary Care Physicians and Employers? Join @PC4America for three expert panels exploring the impact of the Primary Care Enhancement Act (PCEA)—included in the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill…