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MAFP serves Michigan’s family medicine physicians, residents and students through advocacy, practice support and creating community and connections for all members.

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Brandon Karmo on receiving the 2025 FM Southeast Michigan Community Preceptor Award!

Dr. Karmo was nominated by several students "for his outstanding dedication to both learners and patients. He consistently goes above and beyond, taking the time to teach while fostering creative thinking, clinical growth, and passion. His positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm are evident in his approach to teaching and his practice."

*Last Call to Register!*Advance your practice with MAFP’s Virtual KSA: Care of Older Adults on June 13. This 60-question...
06/08/2026

*Last Call to Register!*

Advance your practice with MAFP’s Virtual KSA: Care of Older Adults on June 13. This 60-question Knowledge Self-Assessment will be completed through a family physician-facilitated group discussion led by David Walsworth, MD, FAAFP, assistant chair of clinical affairs and associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

The KSA will focus on the diagnosis and management of common and uncommon conditions in older adults, with topics including disease prevention, rehabilitation, geriatric psychiatry, and health policy and systems issues. Participants may earn up to 8.00 Knowledge Self-Assessment, Live AAFP Prescribed credits.

Cost:
• MAFP Member: $249
• Non-member Physician: $299

Register today: https://www.mafp.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=134&Itemid=115&year=2026&month=06&day=13&title=virtual-ksa-care-of-older-adults&uid=e104800a87d38a469e61789678d086d1

Health care system issues don't just affect patients; they affect you too. Whether you work in a large system, private p...
05/29/2026

Health care system issues don't just affect patients; they affect you too. Whether you work in a large system, private practice or rural setting, you're likely facing multiple stressors that wear you down. These American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) resources intend to help you focus on your health and wellness by providing the support you need to reduce burnout you're feeling, improve your leadership skills and find the joy you've been missing in practice.

https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/managing-your-career/physician-well-being.html

The family medicine career benchmark dashboard provides comprehensive compensation and job satisfaction data for free to...
05/26/2026

The family medicine career benchmark dashboard provides comprehensive compensation and job satisfaction data for free to American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) members. Thank you to all of the MAFP members who took the time to submit their info. See how your income, benefits, career satisfaction, and more compare to that of peers in similar roles by state: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/practice-and-career/managing-your-career/family-medicine-career-benchmark-dashboard.html

On April 13, the University of Michigan Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG), in collaboration with the Department of F...
05/21/2026

On April 13, the University of Michigan Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG), in collaboration with the Department of Family Medicine, hosted a hands-on event introducing students to family medicine through a focused look at musculoskeletal (MSK) care — an area commonly managed in primary care settings.

The session featured four interactive stations, giving students the opportunity to build practical skills and explore real-world applications in Sports Medicine, Disability Health, Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), and M3/M4 Corner. MAFP also connected with attendees through a brief presentation highlighting member opportunities, resources, and ways to stay engaged in family medicine throughout training.

MAFP was proud to have members involved in supporting the event, including Beth Jones, MD, FAAFP, Associate Professor, Clerkship Director, and Director of Medical Student Education; Patricia Sears, MD, Assistant Director of Medical Student Education; Garrett Roe, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor; and Rudy Wenner, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Medical Director, Family Medicine Medical School. We also extend our appreciation to Noah Garber, MD for contributing his time and expertise.

Finally, we would like to thank the University of Michigan FMIG student leaders for organizing and leading a well-executed event that created meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities for their peers. Thank you for supporting student learning and the future of family medicine.

In 2021, an estimated 58 million adults experienced mental illness, including 14 million with serious conditions. Anothe...
05/19/2026

In 2021, an estimated 58 million adults experienced mental illness, including 14 million with serious conditions. Another 5 million adolescents had a major depressive episode, and about 162 million people reported recent substance use. Primary care physicians are often the first point of contact for these concerns. Explore the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) resource hub for guidance and tools: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/clinical-guidance-mental-and-behavioral-health.html

In the latest issue of Michigan Family Physician, President of MAFP, Bashar Yalldo, MD, FAAFP, shared an update on advoc...
05/14/2026

In the latest issue of Michigan Family Physician, President of MAFP, Bashar Yalldo, MD, FAAFP, shared an update on advocacy, governance, and how the Academy is supporting family physicians across Michigan. Below is his message 👇

Spring is a season of renewal, and it has already brought important opportunities for advocacy, leadership development, and connection for our Academy.

Over the past few months, MAFP has been engaged in public conversations around newborn Hepatitis B immunization. When the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services requested a statement on behalf of family physicians, I worked closely with the AAFP communications team to provide a clear, evidence-based message supporting universal Hepatitis B vaccination at birth. That statement was shared widely and ultimately picked up by multiple media outlets across the state, reinforcing the role of family physicians as trusted voices in public health and science-based care.

🩺These conversations continue. I recently spoke with a reporter from The Detroit News who is exploring the impact of evolving Centers for Disease Control guidance on Hepatitis B vaccination and how it may be affecting Michigan families. Questions about vaccine recommendations can be confusing for expectant parents, and family physicians remain uniquely positioned to guide families with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based recommendations.

🩺Leadership development has also been a priority this spring. Alongside our CEO, Karlene Ketola, MSA, CAE and President-Elect Brandon Karmo, DO, FAAFP I completed the American Society of Association Executives course Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team. This experience reinforced the importance of strong governance and shared leadership as we continue to guide the Academy forward.

🩺As part of our regular governance cycle, the MAFP Board of Directors also completed its triennial review of the strategic plan. I am proud to say that the plan remains strong, current, and relevant. Our focus continues to center on three core pillars: advocacy, community and connection, and practice support. These priorities reflect the real needs of family physicians across Michigan and will continue to guide our work.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the 2026 Michigan Family Medicine Conference & Expo, July 17–19. This annual gathering is a time to reconnect and recharge alongside colleagues from across the state. It’s also an opportunity to refocus on what matters most in family medicine, learning from one another, gaining timely clinical and advocacy insights, and strengthening the relationships that sustain our work every day.

Thank you for the work you do every day in your practices and communities. I am grateful for your engagement, your trust, and your commitment to family medicine. I look forward to what we will continue to accomplish together this spring.
Warm regards,

Bashar Yalldo, MD, FAAFP, President

Eliza Hutchinson, MD, FASAM, assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan and Medical Director o...
05/12/2026

Eliza Hutchinson, MD, FASAM, assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan and Medical Director of Addiction Services at Packard Health, recently joined to discuss the dangers of Kratom and its byproduct 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Dr. Hutchinson warned that highly concentrated versions activate the same receptor that he**in, morphine and fentanyl act on.

“We are seeing patients walking into my clinic who use it for about two weeks and are absolutely addicted,” she said.

You can watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk6l4APp-Y0

Diane M. Harper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAFP, University of Michigan Medical School professor of family medicine, for being induc...
05/07/2026

Diane M. Harper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAFP, University of Michigan Medical School professor of family medicine, for being inducted into the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Bishop Society.

The Bishop Society serves as a professional home for mid- and senior-career faculty who have held multiple leadership roles within and beyond family medicine. The society also serves as a resource to STFM and the broader academic family medicine community.

“Dr. Harper is an exemplary family medicine physician-scientist and leader whose high-impact work has achieved what most dream of: changing practice to improve lives,” said Phillip E. Rodgers, MD, the George A. Dean, M.D. Chair of Family Medicine, in a press release.

Congratulations, Dr. Harper 👏👏👏

MAFP member Christopher Hopper, MD, MScPH, FAIHM, FAAFP weighed in on recent Medicare fee changes, noting that the expan...
05/05/2026

MAFP member Christopher Hopper, MD, MScPH, FAIHM, FAAFP weighed in on recent Medicare fee changes, noting that the expanded use of G2211 has improved the financial sustainability of his practice. He emphasized that prioritizing office-based care helps keep family medicine preventive, community-centered, and cost-effective. Looking long term, he said Medicare payments must keep pace with inflation and better support care coordination and patients with greater social and health needs. You can read his full interview below.

❓Q: How do the changes in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, particularly the increase in the conversion factor and expanded use of G2211, affect your day-to-day practice?

🩺A: The changes in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule including the use of the G2211 have made running the private practice I work at more financially sustainable. The reimbursements from Medicare had been essentially flat since the early 2000s, so paying my staff (who are not directly reimbursed from Medicare) from physician reimbursements has become more difficult over time. With the use of the G2211 code, I can afford to keep paying the referral coordinator my office hired to help keep patients receiving timely care when insurance denies the services and medications I prescribe and helps me to free up time to continue seeing patients in the clinic.

❓Q: The new practice-expense calculation favors care delivered in office settings rather than facility settings. From your perspective as a family physician, why does that distinction matter, and how might it influence where and how care is delivered?

🩺A: As a family physician, the calculation favoring care delivered in office settings helps to keep preventive-minded care at the forefront of the healthcare arena. Family physicians function to help maintain the health of the entire family from womb to end of life and our position only stays successful as long as the system favors and incentivizes care in the office. Facility settings drive up the cost of care and redirect care away from community-based settings where family doctors who know their patients and understand where their needs reside.

❓Q: While these updates offer some relief, Medicare payments still haven’t kept pace with inflation. What would a more sustainable Medicare payment system need to look like to truly support primary care long term?

🩺A: A sustainable Medicare payment system reimburses family doctors rather than facilities and keeps pace with inflation incentivizing doctors to live in a myriad of communities where they can provide the best care for their patients. Additionally, office visits that are reimbursed at a much higher rate when compared to procedures ensures that the complex needs of the patients are discussed and their mental and physical health is prioritized.

Health care reimbursements should also be higher in areas where patients face social disadvantage or have additional needs like nutrition, exercise, and safety needs which take more time and team-based discussions to solve long-term. Incentivizing family physicians to coordinate care with nutritionists, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, and social workers to name a few helpful professions will increase healing of the whole patient with the family physician as the head coordinator of this healing plan. Payments from enhanced coordination of team-based care would go far in this regard.

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