A lot has changed in our 50-year history, but our purpose remains solid: to help health care providers deliver the highest quality of care at the lowest cost and to empower patients to take control of their own health and that of their families.
We accomplish this through education, outreach, data analysis, information technology, medical case utilization, and review and marketing/communications services provided by a staff of approximately 300.
AFMC works with you to create and implement custom solutions to fit your needs. While we have previously worked heavily in health and medical fields, the last few years have given us opportunities to offer many new services and solutions, including, but not limited to, the following:
AFMC TV was created to share information with the community. You’ll hear from health care experts on a broad range of medical topics from immunizations and telehealth to health care trends and news.
Our promise to you is to keep you informed in a digital way providing useful information to you and your care team.
Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Despite its proven significance, several myths still cloud public perception of these screenings, particularly colonoscopies. Some believe that colon cancer is a disease that only older people get. Other prevailing myths suggest that colonoscopies are painful and invasive, deterring patients from getting screened. The truth is that there are several different types of colorectal cancer screenings. Over the last decade, there have been advancements in how we understand, screen, and treat colorectal cancer.
We shouldn’t wait until a patient is admitted to the emergency department to treat them for mental health issues like anxiety and depression. 2022 showed the highest number of deaths by suicide on record, with an adjusted suicide rate that increased by 16%. Part of this increase can be attributed to cyberbullying, which, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System results, around 16% of high school students experienced within 12 months before the 2021 survey.