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Thursday, October 18

Medical Economics eConsult Special Report - AAFP

The top 5 diagnostic tests
family physicians should avoid

The American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that $5 billion is spent each year on unnecessary tests. Which tests should you be more careful about ordering? » MORE

Weil: Family doctors positioned
to improve patient, system health

Family physicians can play a vital role in persuading patients to adopt healthier lifestyles and focusing the U.S. healthcare system on health promotion and prevention rather than disease management, says Andrew Weil, MD. Read more about his remarks at the opening session of the American Academy of Family Physicians annual meeting. » MORE

AAFP honors physicians,
names new leaders

The American Academy of Family Physicians named its Physician of the Year and introduced a new president at the opening session of its annual meeting. Find out more about the honored doctors. » MORE

Follow these tips to avoid burning out

Physician burnout is at "epidemic" levels. Discover how you can recapture your passion for practicing medicine. » MORE

What you’ll need for happiness
in retirement

A contented retirement requires more than just golf or fishing every day. Learn what else you’ll need to find satisfaction after you hang up your stethoscope. » MORE

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@DocPNW

It's refreshing how few (none so far) of the lecturers have NO disclosures. Family Docs, working for you, not Big Pharma. #AAFPsa

@VivimbMD

"We have made the unhealthiest food cheapest and most available. This worsens our obesity epidemic." Andrew Weil @DrWeil #AAFPsa opening day

@DrLisaRighter

#AAFPsa #fmrevolution FPs need to lead. Stop subsidizing commodity crops & start subsidizing fruits & veggies

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It's impossible for you to attend all of the sessions you'd like to attend at the AAFP meeting. And maybe your schedule didn't allow you to attend the AAFP meeting at all this year. So we're bringing you the latest business-related news from Philadelphia in special editions of eConsult.

See all of our coverage at: www.MedicalEconomics.com/AAFP12eConsult

• Primary care poised to lead
healthcare in next decade

• New ACP ethics guide urges
greater cost focus

• Planning your exit strategy

• Little help available for stressed physicians

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