News
Introducing ABFM’s 2022-23 Board Chair Lauren S. Hughes, MD, MPH, MSC, FAAFP
June 13, 2022
Dr. Hughes is an expert in the design and implementation of evidence-based health policy.
ED Patients Find Medical Home with Help from ABFM Diplomate Jacob Marshall,...
June 1, 2022
“One of the disparities I have found is that a good percentage of our clientele use the emergency department for all their health care needs,” said Dr. Marshall.
American Board of Family Medicine Welcomes New Board Members and Officers
May 17, 2022
ABFM is pleased to announce the election of four new officers and three new board members.
How ABFM and AAFP are Working Together to “Lead The Change”
May 17, 2022
To meet the increased focus on eliminating health inequities, the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) was excited to work with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) on a free self-assessment...
Health Equity Dashboard Implemented to Reduce Disparities in Well Child Care Visits
May 12, 2022
As a safety-net healthcare system, UMass instituted a system wide performance improvement project with a goal of improving attendance at well-child visits among Blacks/African American and Hispanic families by five percent over...
Inclusivity Leads to Patient Satisfaction
May 10, 2022
How the APO and Dr. Stephen Adams Welcomed Transgender Patients into Primary Care
How ABFM Combats Unconscious Bias in Exam Questions
April 23, 2022
ABFM is committed to ensuring that all questions, which cover a broad spectrum of primary care practice, are fair for all examinees.
Community Focus on Improving Health Inequities in Latinx Population Leads to an...
April 20, 2022
Dr. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi mobilized resources and joined with colleagues and community members to create the “Latinx Advocacy Team & Interdisciplinary Network for COVID-19.”
Inside the National Journal Club
April 8, 2022
“When family physicians, and physicians in-training, learn they can use research to help their patients, it’s very empowering.”
Family Physicians Make Practice Adjustments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 4, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic caused massive disruption in health care delivery, including a significant reduction in in-person primary care office visits that remained below pre-pandemic levels for months. Rapid changes were required in...