January 24th 2025
10 researchers selected based on interests and knowledge of medical research.
January 23rd 2025
Four physicians, executive join trade association dedicated to transformation of health care.
January 2nd 2025
Systematic review examines effects of corporatization through mergers and acquisitions since 2000.
December 10th 2024
Not all potential partners or arrangements can provide the assistance physicians want while giving them the autonomy they’re accustomed to nor the work-life balance they may seek.
December 9th 2024
Prevention is key. Here’s how to ensure minor workplace issues don't escalate into lawsuits.
AAFP’s prescription for primary care success in 2025
By helping family physicians, the new Congress and administration would bolster health care across the nation.
Medical, health care and business conferences 2025 – a slideshow
Where will you go to meet fellow professionals this year?
Burnout and consolidation: an introduction
The president of The Physicians Foundation discusses consolidation in health care and how it contributes to burnout.
The top risks medical practices face in 2025
The biggest risks medical practices will face in 2025 - and what you can do about them.
The links between well-being and productivity that you need to know
Mental health plays a major role in how well employees perform
Are physicians embracing work-life balance over ‘workaholic culture?’
‘Old guys are taking ER call’ as younger docs ponder medicine as a calling, or just a job.
More workplace control leads to less burnout for physicians in health systems, study finds
Institutional leaders want to standardize practices, but flexibility may be a key to keeping doctors.
I built an empire nobody wants
An atypical career led to atypical results – including financial security and work-life balance
COVID-19 medical misinformation prompts much hand-wringing, but little hand-slapping for docs
Study finds spreading medical misinformation is low on the list of reasons for disciplinary actions against physicians in recent years.
Primary care physicians are critical in addressing health inequities in readmissions and long-term care
Who should coordinate care transitions? The doctors with the best picture of care through touchpoints with patients and their families.
Doctors in the House of Representatives
A slideshow with physicians elected to the House of Representatives for the next Congress.
Physicians in politics: Advice about running for office
Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.
Physicians in politics: A day in Congress
Physicians in politics: Policy, financial insecurity and health
Physicians in politics: Good policy can lead to better health
Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs
Physicians in politics: Why run for office?
Physicians in politics: Why doctors need to get involved
Physicians in politics: The anatomy of an attack ad
Physicians in politics: On patient reaction and doctor leadership
U.S. needs to recognize value of primary care – and pay for it, AAFP leader says
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, health care consolidation and the next president all can affect the nation’s health through primary care.
Doctors, patients and medicine benefit when family physicians serve as mentors
AAFP president discusses teaching newer physicians, expanding voices in medicine, and the upcoming flu season.
AAFP starting large-scale project to examine AI technology in family practice
New Academy president discusses new study on AI and legal challenges around noncompete agreements.
Family medicine has key role in health of the nation, AAFP president says
Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, speaks about projects and policies of American Academy of Family Physicians.
Five leadership tips for practicing physicians
Meet the new leaders of AAFP – a slideshow
American Academy of Family Physicians announces new president, supporting leadership as part of annual meeting.
New AAFP president begins term at helm of 130,000 family physicians
Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, takes lead of American Academy of Family Physicians, largest medical society dedicated exclusively to primary care.
The role of AI in revitalizing private practice
Innovative AI-powered technology is one factor disrupting the corporate takeover trend
Communities, patients, health care executives all play a role in getting out the vote
Physician founder of Vot-ER discusses health outcomes and reactions when physicians promote voter registration in health care settings.
Intentional onboarding for physicians: A comprehensive approach for medical practices
A good onboarding program can be the difference between keeping a newly hired physician for the long term or having to start over again sooner than you would like