Great News! Annual Meeting Registration is Open |
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The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians is thrilled to invite you to join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting, Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12! This year you can earn CME credit in person or from the comfort of your home, with our new virtual offering!
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| GAFP Annual Research Poster Competition Abstract Deadline September 6 |
The deadline to submit abstracts for GAFP’s Annual Research Poster Presentation & Competition is Wednesday, September 6. The posters will be on display on Friday, November 10 and the winning poster authors will present their work that afternoon on the CME main stage during GAFP’s Annual Family Medicine CME Weekend at The Hotel at Avalon located in Alpharetta, GA. | Read More
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Degree of Fellow Convocation Ceremony |
The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP) will hold a Convocation Ceremony at the Annual Meeting, Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2023, for members eligible to receive their Degree of Fellow. The deadline to apply for the Degree of Fellow for 2023 is September 1. All approved 2023 applicants will be eligible to take their oath and receive their degree of Fellow at the 2023 GAFP Annual Meeting. | Read More
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| GAFP’S 2023 Congress of Delegates: Call for Resolutions, Sept. 11 Deadline |
The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians is seeking resolutions for the 2023 Congress of Delegates (COD) meeting. Last year, the COD tackled issues such as unfair non-compete contract practices, prior authorization, advocacy education for residents, and strengthening our policy to support our colleagues who practice full scope, including obstetrics.
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Check out the September KSA Schedule |
The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians is proud to present two virtual opportunities to complete ABFM-developed KSA activities on September 16. | Read More
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Join Us - Georgia Pilot: Georgia DRIVE
Breaking Vaccine Barriers for Flu Vaccinations in Communities of Color |
The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians is the physician group leading the charge to increase flu vaccine rates in Georgia for the 2023-2024 season. Our focus will be on communities of color and overcoming longstanding barriers. | Read More
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Free CME: Burnout Prevention |
As a member of GAFP, you have access to invaluable resources to help you navigate your family medicine journey. With the rise in demanding schedules, patient portals, administrative work, and the ever-changing landscape of how care is provided, burnout is a common issue among family physicians.
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Members in the News – Georgia Leaders Shine |
During the U.S. Congressional District Work Period, Georgia leaders were busy meeting with some of our key Congressional leaders. The Georgia Academy was well represented with key leaders from our state chapter who spent time with fellow colleagues from around the Southeast. | Read More
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Georgia Medicaid to Revalidate 84,000 Facility & Provider Locations by September 15, 2023 |
The Chapter learned in late July that the Georgia Medicaid program under the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has identified 84,000 facility, physician, and provider locations that were passed due for revalidation. Revalidation for these locations must be completed by September 15, 2023, or the location will be suspended. The suspension will result in no payment for services provided at that location. Further, after 30 days, a new Medicaid provider enrollment application must be completed for that location to continue in the Medicaid program. | Read More
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GEORGIA HEALTHY FAMILY ALLIANCE |
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GHFA Awards $25,000 in Third Cycle 2023 Community Health Grants To Support Local Health Projects |
The Georgia Healthy Family Alliance (GHFA) awarded Community Health Grant applicants $25,000 in third cycle grants bringing the total amount awarded in 2023 to $100,000. Grant awards were made to GAFP member-affiliated community organizations that support GHFA program priorities including underserved populations and projects that promote healthy practices. | Read More
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Become A Tar Wars Champion In Your Community! |
The Georgia Tar Wars program is off to a strong start this school year with presentations already underway in Banks and Gwinnett County this month. Presenter training has also been scheduled for the Atrium Health Navicent Family Medicine Residency in Macon and the Atrium Health Floyd Family Medicine Residency in Rome. | Read More
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