2024 FMX Highlights 

The 4th trimester is essential for postpartum healing and preventing complications. Family physicians play a vital role in supporting birthing individuals and their families during this recovery phase. By addressing both physical and emotional well-being, you can help ensure better health outcomes for both parent and child. Your care during this time can make a lasting impact on the family’s overall wellness.

Check out more women's health and postpartum care resources from the AAFP.

Compare integrative and complementary medicine, focusing on evidence-based modalities and cultural considerations. Plus, learn how to guide patients in selecting the right treatments, and review common therapies used in clinical practice to enhance patient care.

Check out more lifestyle medicine resources from the AAFP.

Explore effective methods for prescribing GLP therapies, combining them with personalized nutrition and exercise plans. Additionally, discover alternative anti-obesity medications and adopt a comprehensive, holistic approach to treating obesity, ensuring the best outcomes for your patients.

Check out more obesity resources from the AAFP.

Uncover the latest reasons behind vaccine hesitancy and its impact on public health, while also learning how to address these concerns with tailored communication strategies and effective interventions. By understanding key factors and implementing proactive solutions, you can help build trust and improve vaccination rates for healthier communities.

Check out more vaccine resources from the AAFP.

Biases can impact your practice, affecting decisions and patient care. Learn how to recognize these biases and apply strategies to reduce their influence, fostering a fairer, more effective environment for everyone

Check out more implicit bias resources from the AAFP.

Assess how your practice addresses the pillars of lifestyle medicine—nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, connectedness and substance use. Then, identify areas for improvement by creating an action plan for integrating these practices. Efficiently addressing lifestyle-related issues during routine visits can enhance patient outcomes and overall care.

Check out more lifestyle medicine resources from the AAFP

Hypertension is a major health risk, leading to complications like heart disease, kidney problems and overall health decline. Learn the latest on early detection and proper management to assist patients and prevent long-term damage.

Check out more hypertension resources from the AAFP.

Stay up to date on cannabis trends as use becomes more common—both medically and legally across the U.S. Learn ways to identify patients at risk for cannabis use disorder, manage co-occurring mental health conditions and how to implement a comprehensive, multimodal approach to treatment. Understanding these factors will enhance your delivery of comprehensive care.

Check out more pain management resources from the AAFP.

Physicians play a key role in collaborating with health insurance companies. By understanding insurance structures and common acronyms, you can better navigate the system. Learn utilization management (such as prior authorization) to help you make informed clinical decisions while aligning with insurance protocols, improving both patient care and efficiency.

Check out more billing and claims resources from the AAFP.

Effective leadership drives team cohesion and improves patient care. By applying leadership skills, you can enhance team dynamics, boost performance and foster collaboration within your practice, leading to better outcomes for your patients. Empower your team through strong leadership to work together seamlessly for success.

Check out more supervising resources from the AAFP.

At FMX ’24, Anupam Jena, host of the popular Freakonomics, M.D. podcast, explored how random events shape health outcomes. From race-day delays impacting ambulance times to biases influencing flu shot timing, Jena highlighted how unseen factors alter medical decisions. His research shows that even small occurrences, like conferences or birth dates, can improve or harm patient care. Understanding these forces can lead to better health care decisions and outcomes.

Nicole Malachowski, the first female Thunderbird pilot, had a distinguished 21-year Air Force career. But when a tick-borne illness left her unable to speak or walk, she faced an unimaginable fight for her life. Through determination and resilience, she overcame overwhelming odds, proving the power of the human spirit.

Dr. Frank Domino’s engaging talk at FMX ’24 covered key insights for family physicians, including the risks of nicotine and cannabis during pregnancy, the power of SGLT-2 inhibitors in diabetes care and how to address growing mental health concerns in youth. He also highlighted the importance of childhood nutrition, and the role AI can play in improving clinical practice. Dr. Domino's mix of humor, research and key insights inspired physicians to embrace innovation while prioritizing patient care.

Explore the evolving value-based payment landscape with new models from CMS and Medicaid. Understand the benefits and challenges family physicians face with these models and the roles of stakeholders like CMS, Medicaid and commercial payers in driving reform and collaboration.

Check out more value-based care resources from the AAFP.

Master contract negotiation, spot fraud risks and tackle workplace conflicts—whether dealing with harassment, billing disputes or challenging patient interactions—by developing effective strategies to navigate and resolve these issues confidently.

Unlock your potential with the GROOVE Model of coaching, a structured approach to career growth. Discover how a coach can guide your development, support your goals and elevate patient care through fresh perspectives.

Check out more career resources from the AAFP.