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Attend Alabama Chapter AAFP Annual Meeting at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort 📅 Dates: June 25-28, 2026📍 Location: Miramar Beach, FL Sponsored by Alabama Academy of Family Physicians FoundationFunded by the Alabama Family Practice Rural Health Board Purpose The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians is offering stipends to enhance the ability of AAFP student members to attend the 2026 annual meeting.…

The current Alabama legislative session is in full swing, and your Academy is actively engaged on multiple fronts, advocating for policies that support family physicians and protect patient care. This year’s slate of proposed legislation is extensive, touching on everything from crucial cancer screenings and rural healthcare access to scope of practice and the emerging…

What an incredible weekend we had at the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians Fall Forum! The Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center was buzzing with energy as we gathered for a fantastic event filled with learning and fellowship. Saturday was a whirlwind of clinical updates, with engaging sessions covering a vast range of topics…

Join Alabama AFP President Dr. Tate Hinkle and AAFP Senior Manager of Federal Policy and Regulatory Affairs Kate Gilliard as they break down the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Why does it matter, and how does it impact family physicians in Alabama and across the nation? Don’t miss this insightful conversation—tune in now!

By Robert B. Roden, Esq.  On August 19, 2025, Judge Proctor in the Northern District of Alabama granted final approval of the $2.8 billion Blue Cross and Blue Shield healthcare Providers’ settlement, marking a historic milestone as the largest antitrust settlement in U.S. healthcare history. This order ends a 13-year legal battle that began in 2012, when…

Medical student Kaitlyn Riggins and resident physician Dr. Chelsey Deloney sit down with Dr. Brittney Anderson, a dedicated family medicine physician and private practice owner in Demopolis, Alabama. Join us as Dr. Anderson shares her journey of building a thriving practice from the ground up. From navigating loans and managing student debt to exploring diverse…

Dear Colleagues, It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your president of the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). As I step into this role, I find myself reflecting on not only the challenges we face as family physicians, but also on the opportunities we have to strengthen our impact on our…

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for resident physician members planning to attend the upcoming 2025 Fall Forum CME event. AAFP is offering scholarships to 15 residents to cover hotel room costs for the duration of the event. In order to cover these costs, a grant was…

In this “Front Porch Medicine” episode of the Amplify Family Medicine podcast, we bring you the real, raw, and often hilarious world of rural family medicine! Join host Brittney T. Anderson, MD, as she sits down with fellow rural physicians Lee R. Carter, MD, Drake Lavender, MD, and Ray Stewart, MD, to discuss the unique…

Join us for an insightful episode of Amplify Family Medicine, hosted by Kaitlyn Riggins, a second-year medical student and AAFP student member. This month, Kaitlyn interviews Dr. Cathy Lavender, Director of the Family Medicine Obstetrics Division, and Dr. John Waits, CEO of Cahaba Medical Care, to discuss the vital role of family medicine obstetricians. Together,…