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2008 Minnesota Family Physician of the Year   Click here to see the Family Physician of the Year Video. 2008 Minnesota Legislative Updates Find out what's happening in the legislature relating to family medicine. Medicare Alert - Keep the Door Open Act now to stop the Medicare pay cut! 2008 MAFP Award Winners Wondering How To Implement Medical Home Concepts In Your Practice? Check out the slides from Doctor David Hutchinson’s presentation at the 2008 Spring Refresher. (PDF) Medical Home Talking Points Available The MAFP has prepared Talking Points for members to use in discussions with legislators and others about the Medical Home. What is a Medical Home? What exactly is a medical home and why should you care? Medical Home Cable Commercial The MAFP recently produced a cable commercial aimed at introducing the medical home concept to Minnesota viewers. View Commercial 'New Model of Family Medicine in MN' DVDs MAFP members can order a free DVD highlighting local clinics that have had success with the new model concepts. Request your copy today or view it now by visiting the U of M Department of Family Medicine and Community Health website.

AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Medical Students  The event is scheduled for July 30 – August 2, 2008, in Kansas City, MO.  Students can attend for FREE!  Click here to get the scoop on scholarships. 2008 House of Delegates/Board Summary Looking for a Practice Opportunity? Click above to view current listings. 2008 Research Forum Abstracts View presentations from the 2008 Research Forum. Family Doctor Phone Bank The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians held its annual Family Doctor Phone Bank at KARE-11 on March 11th.  See photos! Practice Changes to Improve Patient Care Providing the best possible care for our patients is something we all strive to achieve.  Links from this section will cover the medical home concept, the new model of care, health reform initiatives in Minnesota, and proposed payment system changes.   MAFP Presents Legislative Achievement Awards to Minnesota Lawmakers   MAFP Virtual Resident Blog MAFP ”Family Docs In Motion” Sports Tek T-Shirts Order one now!  Promote family medicine as you demonstrate your healthy life style.  You’ll be helping to support MAFP Foundation programs at the same time!  University of Minnesota Honored as One of Top Ten Medical Schools for Support of Family Medicine Read article on AAFP website.   Get Fit with Family Physicians This is a place for MAFP members to list special fitness events in their communities.  Connect with other family docs to participate as a group!