#GrahamCenter scholar Derek Baughman talked with Mari Devereaux about the findings in his new study: Telehealth is an important component of patient care when used in the right circumstances.

We congratulate FP and #AAFP ’s former Commission on Quality and Practice Chair, Dr. Lindsay Botsford, on her appointment to U.S. GAO’s PTAC! This committee makes recommendations to HHS.gov on physician payment models so you can best serve your patients. bit.ly/3W4cLL2

An IRS rule recently made final will benefit about a million #primarycare patients, marking a significant win following longtime #AAFP advocacy. bit.ly/3SfJs5j.

Thank you for fighting for family medicine, SFurrMD!

The need to better integrate #mentalhealth care and #primarycare for children and adults has never been more urgent. More work must be done to eliminate barriers to care, and family physicians are part of the solution.

As a Sound the Alarm for Kids partner, the AAFP was happy to have Secretary Xavier Becerra and Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General join our calls for help to address the #KidsMentalHealthCrisis . Family physicians are well equipped to identify mental health needs early and provide appropriate care.

#AAFP Board Chair Sterling Ransone spoke to Patient Care about the upcoming #flu season and how physicians can best talk to their patients about getting immunized. bit.ly/3eMtDVQ

Since #KidsMentalHealthCrisis was declared a national emergency, AAFP and our Sound the Alarm for Kids partners have been calling on Congress to #Act4KidsMH and provide resources and services to end this crisis. #SoundtheAlarm4Kids

Family physicians play a critical role in ensuring equitable access to mental health care & reducing the stigma of mental illness. @AAFP supported the American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Children's Hospital Association in declaring children’s mental health a national emergency 1 yr ago. aafp.org/news/media-cen…

On October 13, Secretary Xavier Becerra extended the COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. This means that most emergency waivers impacting delivery and coverage of health care services will remain in effect. bit.ly/3SaAAOs

We’re pleased CDC approved Moderna and Pfizer #COVID19 bivalent boosters for children 5 and older. Vaccines are essential, cost-effective public health tool to ensure your eligible patients are protected against COVID-19. bit.ly/3zq3CTP

Why is #AAFP president-elect @SFurrMD fighting for family medicine today on Capitol Hill? So physicians like you can give your patients the best care possible. 👇

Today U.S. FDA authorized the Moderna and Pfizer #COVID19 bivalent boosters in younger age groups. We will continue to provide resources to help you and your practice ensure your eligible patients get vaccinated. bit.ly/3MrMQZw

Thank you to Nancy Pelosi and Leader McConnell for meeting with family physicians today to discuss addressing #Medicare payment rates and fixing prior authorization so we can support our practices and our patients can continue to access high-quality primary care!