FFFM | Advocacy in action: Members take key issues from clinics to Congress
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, AAFP Vice President of Government Relations, reviews the Academy’s July advocacy efforts, including proposed Medicare payment improvements, physician workforce policies, Medicaid coverage protections and efforts to reduce administrative burdens. He also highlights AAFP advocacy related to Public Service Loan Forgiveness, federal research grants, Medicare Advantage reform, overdose prevention and Primary Care for America’s Triple Double campaign to expand investment in and access...
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IFM | AAFP x Unbiased Science: Behind Every Vaccine Question Is a Person
Inside Family Medicine
Vaccine conversations have changed. Patients are asking new questions, trust is harder to earn, and clinicians are navigating increasingly complex discussions in limited time. In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, host Rebecca Fuller Beeler, PhD, vice president of Integrated Marketing Communications at AAFP is joined by public health scientist and founder of Unbiased Science Jess Steier, DrPH. Together, they discuss why facts alone are often not enough, how empathy and listening can strengthen vaccine conversations, and what physicians can do to support patients before, during, and after...
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IFM | From Hypertension to Hypopneas: Bringing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management into Primary Care Practice
Inside Family Medicine
In this special episode of the Inside Family Medicine podcast, brought to you by Resmed, host Darren Sextro talks with family physician James Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP about how he has successfully integrated sleep health and OSA management into his practice. He discusses the well-established connection between OSA and hypertension and explains how screening and treatment can become a natural part of chronic disease management. The conversation highlights the barriers he’s faced in practice, from uncertainty around role ownership...
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CME | From Heat Waves to Health Risks: Climate Change in Primary Care
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of CME On the Go, our hosts discuss how changing climate and weather patterns are already affecting patient health and family medicine practice. They examine the health consequences associated with extreme heat, worsening air quality, wildfire smoke, longer pollen seasons, expanding vector-borne diseases, food and water insecurity and climate-related mental health concerns. They also highlight how these effects can compound existing cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and pregnancy-related risks, particularly among older adults, children,...
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IFM | Direct Primary Care: Building Autonomy, Access and Sustainability
Inside Family Medicine
IFM | Direct Primary Care: Building Autonomy, Access and Sustainability AAFP Vice President of Practice Advancement Dr. Karen Johnson, PhD, welcomes Dr. Maryal Concepcion, MD, FAAFP, a full-scope family physician, founder and CEO of , and host of the podcast, to discuss direct primary care (DPC) as an evolving practice model for family physicians. Drawing from her own transition out of corporate medicine, Dr. Concepcion shares how DPC has allowed her to build a sustainable practice centered on physician autonomy, meaningful...
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IFM | Strengthening Vaccine Confidence and Adult Immunization
Inside Family Medicine
AAFP Vaccine Science Fellows James Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP, and Amra Resic, MD, FAAFP, join host Emily Holwick to discuss practical strategies for improving adult vaccination rates in primary care. Drawing from their clinical experience and fellowship work, they explore how family physicians can build vaccine confidence through strong recommendations, trusted patient relationships, and team-based workflows. The conversation covers presumptive vaccine recommendations, shared clinical decision-making, increasing vaccine confidence with empathy, integrating the...
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CME | Dementia Demystified: From Early Signs to Everyday Management
Inside Family Medicine
In this CME On the Go episode, our hosts discuss evaluating and managing dementia-related concerns in primary care using a common scenario: an older patient brought in by an adult child concerned about Alzheimer’s disease and possible nursing home placement. They emphasize that these visits are time intensive and require history from both the patient and family, distinguishing normal aging from functional cognitive decline across domains such as memory, judgment, language and orientation, while remaining aware of family dynamics. Key exam priorities include...
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IFM | Family Physician Compensation: Myths, Models and Using the AAFP Career Benchmark Dashboard
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we hear from Norman Chenven, MD, founding CEO of Austin Regional Clinic (ARC), and AAFP Director of Career and Practice, Tracey Allen-Ehrhart. They discuss family physician compensation, common income myths, and tools for evaluating job offers. Chenven explains why he chose family medicine and outlines how compensation varies by geography, practice type, work hours, productivity, coding, patient satisfaction, and value-based quality measures. Allen-Ehrhart highlights the AAFP Career Benchmark Dashboard, which offers family...
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FFFM | What federal student loan borrowers need to know
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, AAFP vice president of government relations, reviews June advocacy efforts, including the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, where more than 300 physicians advocated for policies to improve access to care. He also highlights AAFP positions on H-1B physician policy, Medicaid work requirements, ACA marketplace changes, rural training and hospital payments, and reducing prior authorization burdens. Tully then discusses student loan changes from the...
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IFM | Firearm Injury Prevention in the Exam Room: A Conversation with Family Physicians
Inside Family Medicine
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, James Bigham, MD, MPH, and Sanjay Batish, MD, discuss the family physician’s role in preventing firearm injuries and addressing gun violence through relationship-based, upstream care. Bigham describes training clinicians in culturally aware counseling, secure firearm storage and collaboration with gun shop owners through and the nonprofit SAFE, or Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic, emphasizing a public health approach that uses population data, including that firearm injury is the leading cause of death...
info_outlineThe CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — join the hosts as they dive into essential mindfulness and self-care strategies designed specifically for family physicians. This episode offers actionable insights to seamlessly incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine, helping you boost well-being and manage stress in the high-pressure world of family medicine.
In this insightful episode, family physicians explore the transformative power of mindfulness and self-care practices tailored to their unique challenges. The discussion delves into practical techniques that can be easily woven into daily routines, offering a pathway to enhanced well-being and stress management. By adopting these strategies, physicians can not only improve their own mental health but also bring a renewed sense of balance and resilience to their professional lives. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to sustain their passion for medicine while prioritizing personal wellness.
Your hosts for this episode are Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, program director for the San Joaquin General Family Medicine Residency in French Camp, Calif.; Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP, associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in South Bend, Ind.; and Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of health strategy at the public sector health plan Colorado Access.
Whether you're navigating patient queries or seeking to enhance your clinical knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for family physicians. Tune in now and earn CME credit!
Credit Claiming
After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 AAFP credit at https://www.aafp.org/assessment/take/15315/e.
Learning Objectives
- Consider the concept of mindfulness and its potential benefits for promoting well-being and reducing stress among family physicians.
- Offer guidance on integrating mindfulness and self-care practices into clinical practice and fostering a culture of well-being within healthcare organizations.
Resources
- AAFP Mindfulness Resources
- Emotional Intelligence: Five Ways to Have Better Interactions and Improve Your Work Life
- Mindfulness at Work
Topics by Timestamp
- 00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Self Care
- 00:37 Meet the Hosts
- 01:52 Initial Reactions to Mindfulness
- 04:49 Historical and Scientific Perspective on Mindfulness
- 08:57 Practical Mindfulness Techniques
- 15:28 Advanced Mindfulness Practices and Flow States
- 18:52 Mindfulness as a Leadership Skill
- 20:29 Mindfulness in Patient Care and Education
- 26:01 Conclusion and Gratitude
- 27:59 Next Episode Preview and Credits
References
- Hofmann, S. G., & Gómez, A. F. (2017). Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Anxiety and Depression. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 40(4), 739-749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2017.08.008
- Schuman-Olivier, Z., Trombka, M., Lovas, D. A., et al. (2020). Mindfulness and Behavior Change. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 28(6), 371-394. https://doi.org/10.1097/HRP.0000000000000277
- Macrynikola, N., Mir, Z., Gopal, T., et al. (2024). The impact of mindfulness apps on psychological processes of change: a systematic review. npj Mental Health Research, 3, 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44184-023-00048-5
- American Academy of Family Physicians. (2013). Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Anxiety and Depression. American Family Physician, 87(6), 402-403. Retrieved from https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2013/0315/p402.html
- Singh, S. P. (2023). Sakshi and Dhyana: The origin of mindfulness-based therapies. BJPsych Bulletin, 47(2), 94-97. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2022.39
- Balban, M. Y., Neri, E., Kogon, M. M., et al. (2023). Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal. Cell Reports Medicine, 4(1), 100895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100895
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