In rural communities, family physicians don’t just provide care. They make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.

Dr. Kimberly Becher joins Inside Family Medicine to talk about the challenges, rewards and lasting impact of rural practice. Tune into the latest episode ’s new Rural Health Advisory Committee and its work to strengthen rural family medicine and improve access to care.

🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/0deKif7YssI

Dr. Jamie Loehr shares why getting the COVID vaccine is important not just to keep yourself out of the hospital but also to protect those in your community. Learn more about the effects of COVID-19 and when to talk to your doctor about getting the vaccine. bit.ly/4BzAiIL

When it comes to vaccines, the term “shared clinical decision making” can potentially cause confusion for patients. AAFP Chief Medical Officer @MargotSavoy discussed the importance of prioritizing clear, evidence-based recommendations. bit.ly/3Wl8p6W

Still thinking about that Main Stage at #AAFPFMX with Dave Chokshi, MD, MSc, Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS, and Andrea Love, PhD? Us, too. Catch a recap of this impactful panel. 👇 bit.ly/4ifCoWv

More than 1 in 10 people in the U.S. live with diabetes, which can lead to serious consequences when not managed correctly. As family physicians, you are often the first and most frequent point of contact for patients with diabetes.

That’s why we’re committed to providing the diagnosis and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and tools to help prevent type 2 diabetes in patients of all ages.

Explore tools to guide screening, patient education, lifestyle interventions and medication management: bit.ly/4zTx3dw #NationalDiabetesMonth

Wondering if direct primary care can really work? Maryal Concepcion, MD, FAAFP, (@MyDPCStory) shares what it looks like in her practice.

For Direct Primary Care Day, tune in to #InsideFamilyMedicine to hear how DPC has helped Dr. Concepcion build a sustainable practice with omy, meaningful patient relationships and comprehensive, community-focused care.

Watch here: bit.ly/4jranMN

Vaccination is one of the best ways to keep pregnant patients and their babies healthy during respiratory illness season. Dr. Marie Ramas, former chair of the AAFP’s Commission on Health of the Public and Science, joined @CVEEPSocial and @Vaxyourfam to discuss the latest maternal vaccine recommendations, coverage considerations and timing. bit.ly/4zCUB65

During #AAFPFMX, EVP & CEO Shawn Martin announced a new policy targeting gender equity and the launch of a new hub of resources to help family physicians advocate for equitable compensation.

Learn more about the new policy, the latest resources and other things you may have missX: bit.ly/4ktvbDA

CMS must ensure eligible patients do not lose coverage and avoid shifting new paperwork and eligibility duties onto physician practices. Family physicians’ time should be spent caring for patients, not navigating unnecessary administrative burdens: aafp.org/media-center/a…

This year there’s a new mRNA flu vaccine option available for certain patients. AAFP Chief Medical Officer @MargotSavoy explains what it means for patients and who’s eligible in this piece by @CBSNews medical correspondent @celinegounder. bit.ly/4zEYGa3

Last week, the AAFP Congress of Delegates passed measures to protect the time physicians need for non-face-to-face aspects of patient care, improve patients' health and expand physician education. Read more about the key issues that were adopted during #AAFPCOD. 👇 bit.ly/3UrHwxw

RSV can affect people of all ages, from infants to older adults. Fortunately, there are more ways than ever to help prevent severe illness. AAFP board member Dr. Tracy Hendershot shared how to protect patients this season as part of @MediaplanetUSA's Future of Healthy Living : bit.ly/4yoBj4f

Vaccination is one of the best ways to keep pregnant patients and their babies healthy during respiratory illness season. Tomorrow, 10/28 at 1 p.m. EST, join family physician Dr. Marie Ramas and Dr. Jess Steier of @unbiasedscipod for an Instagram Live on:
✅ The latest maternal ✅ Coverage considerations
✅ When to get vaccinated

Join us on the Unbiased Science (unbiasedscipod) or FamilyDoctor.org (familydoctororg) Instagram accounts: instagram.com/familydoctoror…

Nashville, ya’ll!

What an incredible week for family medicine! As we wrap up @aafp Family Medicine Experience (FMX) 2026, I’m leaving Nashville inspired, energized, optimistic about the future of family medicine.

FMX is more than a conference. It’s an opportunity to reconnect ge ideas, advance our knowledge, celebrate our profession, and reaffirm the purpose that called us to family medicine. And because we were in Music City, I even had the opportunity to learn to play the drums! I’m not quite ready to join a band, but it was a great reminder that there’s always something new to learn.

To the thousands of family physicians, residents, students, speakers, exhibitors, and partners who joined us, thank you! Your passion, engagement, and commitment to improving the health of patients and communities are what make FMX such a special experience.

To Team AAFP, thank you for the extraordinary work that went into making this week possible. Your dedication to our members and our mission was evident in every detail.

To @RichRedmond, thank you for hosting our Main Stage and bringing energy and entertainment to our event.

To the City of Nashville, the @OmniHotels Nashville and @musiccitycenter- thank you. The city showed out and your partnership in our events allowed us to bring this incredible event to life for our members and attendees.

We face real challenges in health care, but gatherings like FMX remind me of the strength, resilience, and extraordinary potential of our discipline. The future of family medicine is bright because of the people who are shaping it every day.

Thank you, Nashville, for an unforgettable week. See you at FMX 2027 - sunny San Diego!

Ya'll really put the 'family' in family medicine this week 🫶 Thank you to everyone who joined us in Nashville for #AAFPFMX. We're walking away with even greater confidence in the future of the specialty and patient care.

See you all next year in San Diego! ☀️

When Dr. Frank Domino said, "family physicians have the most fun," he wasn't lying. 😎 From rockin' out on Main Stage to making connections in the Xchange, #AAFPFMX has been about community, innovation and paving the way for the future of family medicine. If you're in Nashville xcited to take home with you?

Yesterday, we left inspired. Today, we put in the work. 👏

Your patients are dealing with a flood of information, the rise of AI and uncertainty. Today, we discussed reframing how we think about AI as a tool in practice and how to be effective science communicators.

Family be the most trusted voices in health care. By making clear recommendations to your patients and answering their questions with empathy, we can help restore confidence in science.

Awesome time speaking on a panel with my colleague @drmikesevilla at @aafp!

Honored to meet Dr. @maejemison legendary @NASA astronaut and physician trailblazer to discuss the future of medicine @aafp #FMX2026 at @musiccitycenter