North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP)

Cme meetings - held two virtual and four in-person cme events available to all 4,500 ncafp members, as well as non-members in North Carolina and across the country. The six events attracted over 1200 attendees and provided 60.25 hours of continuing medical education. Additionally, the ncafp provided an in-person event in february which targeted medical students and had 87 participants.

Communications and publications - provided communication services to over 4,500 members through a quarterly printed magazine, regularly scheduled podcasts, and over 50 e-newsletters. Throughout the year, the ncafp sent out regular e-communications and e-bulletins to keep ncafp members informed about the latest developments taking place in healthcare.

Member services - advocated on behalf of 4,500 members for increased investment in Family medicine which included closing the uninsured/underinsured coverage gap in rural areas and the establishment of a Family medicine loan forgiveness pilot; advocated for less administrative burden in the healthcare system and increased payment rates for primary care services; advocated on behalf of primary care throughout the ongoing medicaid transition to managed care and for the full scope of Family medicine in addressing behavioral health; advocated on behalf of employed Family Physicians within large health systems and among payers; and served on numerous taskforces and policy groups, advocating on behalf of Family Physicians and patients in North Carolina.