We must grow the behavioral health workforce across the state to make sure our fellow Oregonians receive the care they need. I support any legislation that helps us expand the continuum of care. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/10/07/sal…

DID YOU KNOW? The AAFP offers resources & opportunities for members to find a career coach. 🔗⬇️

Why isn't Donald Trump in the voters' pamphlet? Our office doesn't decide which candidates appear in the voters' pamphlet. Instead, the candidates decide whether to submit a statement and we publish them exactly as they are submitted.

"We don’t have a primary care system in the U.S. that’s functional." - Dr. Robert M. Califf Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in America with a crisis in primary care driving this phenomenon. Learn more from a recent STAT article: statnews.com/2024/10/15/car…

The AAFP will present Vibe Check: Is Family Medicine Right for Me? On Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. CT. #MedStudents learn about careers in family medicine so register so attend this free webinar. Learn More: Vibe Check: ow.ly/Sgu250TOJr2

Seventeen percent of AAFP members live and work in rural areas — the highest percentage of any specialty. This is a great blog from David Tully "Rural FPs Do So Much. Here’s What We’re Doing for You" aafp.org/news/blogs/int…

Despite ongoing efforts, the US continues to face a growing primary care workforce shortage. Recent study by ABFM & the Robert Graham Center shows that by 2040, we will need over 57,000 additional primary care providers to meet rising demands. Read now: bit.ly/3BYNtbO

Primary Care delivers the triple superpower of improved health & equity, all for less $. AI in PC can augment both health + the secret sauce of PC, relationships. Proud to be on this team AAFP American Board of Family Medicine Karim Hanna, MD, FAAFP, FAMIA Winston Liaw Tufts School of Medicine MA Primary Care Alliance for Patients (MAPCAP) jabfm.org/content/37/4/5…

It can be hard to find a new #familydoctor but don't wait until you need one to start looking. Here's some tips on why it's important and where to look (hint ask friends and family who they love to see). Montgomery County DHHS

I was shocked when I learned how many docs don’t take the time to vote. Join me in making our voices heard by casting your vote. Your vote matters! Vot-ER has great tools & resources to help you get ready for #ElectionDay buff.ly/3AeRb0w

The PCC applauds the 2023 historic performance results that MSSP ACOs have achieved in more robust quality improvement for beneficiaries, higher cost-savings for the program, and greater shared savings for high-quality ACOs. Our full statement: thepcc.pub/2023-MSSP-Savi…

Today, leaders from AAFP, American Academy of Pediatrics, ACOG, ACP, American Psychiatric Association, & AOA will meet with members of Congress and their staffs to discuss urgent health issues impacting patients and physicians, including investing in the primary care physician workforce and

We’re thrilled to welcome Heidi Beery, MD as the 149th President of the Oregon Medical Association! A family physician from rural Oregon, Dr. Beery brings a powerful commitment to patient care and advocacy.#OregonMedicine #ORMed

"Take your primary care seriously." In Michigan, Mary Beth Morrison shared with UpNorthLive News how a routine x-ray detected early lung cancer and allowed her a full recovery. Her story underscores the vital role of primary care in saving lives. Read more: upnorthlive.com/news/local/tak…

For the 5th consecutive year CMSGov has failed to protect beneficiary access to their family physicians. CMS' inability to ensure a sustainable financial model for physician services in the program threatens the future of the program for millions of seniors.

“We will rally the nation in support of a health care system built on primary care for all Americans.” “That will be amazing, sir. Our people will be healthier.” “Despite broad support, we will fail to resource it appropriately.” “Why would we do that?” “Nobody knows”

Family physicians are an important part of the obstetrics workforce in the United States. Creating and preserving FMOB training programs is sound workforce policy that increases access to quality maternity care.

“You can’t legislate medicine because you can’t know every situation,” ACOG President Stella Dantas, MD, FACOG, tells @60minutes: cbsn.ws/3CdJ9Wm

Opinion from the AAFP | An Open Letter to the Next Administration Regarding Primary Care medpagetoday.com/opinion/second… Well stated. We need a greater emphasis on and better investment in primary care.