With over 1,600 members, the OAFP is the largest medical specialty society in Oregon and is the state chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Earlier lung cancer detection starts with a conversation—and often that conversation starts with you as a family physician. Join this AAFP performance improvement CME cohort to help move patients from uncertainty to action: bit.ly/4zkgdF6
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The AAFP will always champion evidence-based medicine. When children receive all recommended immunizations on time, our whole community benefits and children grow up healthy and strong: bit.ly/3RIyBqt
ALT Statement graphic from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Text reads: Vaccination is an essential tool for preventing serious illness and death. We urge patients to talk with their family physician and make decisions based on trusted, evidence-based care. Continued efforts to undermine the safety and efficacy of vaccines are incredibly dangerous and will have grave consequences for children and families.
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When it comes to immunizations, your patients trust you more than anyone. In a world flooded with misinformation, that trust has never mattered more. Explore our immunization resources and schedules to make sure you're ready for every conversation. bit.ly/4pTm4gj
ALT Blue poster announcing "National Immunization Awareness Month" with the AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) logo. Features a vaccine icon at the top and includes a message about vaccine confidence. Geometric lines decorate the bottom.
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#AAFP CEO Shawn Martin is testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the urgent need to lower health care costs. Take action today and contact your members of Congress and share why affordable health care is imperative to your patients and communities. When we speak with a unified voice, we can drive meaningful change: fammedpac.aafp.org/take-acti…
Nearly 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. no longer has a usual source of care. That means worse health outcomes and higher costs, @rshawnm highlighted during testimony before @HouseCommerce. The solution? Primary care.
Oregon AFP retweeted
Opinion from the AAFP | An Open Letter to the Next Administration Regarding Primary Care medpagetoday.com/opinion/sec…
Well stated. We need a greater emphasis on and better investment in primary care.
Oregon AFP retweeted
“You can’t legislate medicine because you can’t know every situation,” ACOG President Stella Dantas, MD, FACOG, tells @60minutes: cbsn.ws/3CdJ9Wm
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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.
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Oregon AFP retweeted
“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”
Oregon AFP retweeted
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.
Oregon AFP retweeted
"Take your primary care seriously."
In Michigan, Mary Beth Morrison shared with @upnorthlive 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/t…
Oregon AFP retweeted
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
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Today, leaders from @AAFP, @AmerAcadPeds, @acog, @ACPIMPhysicians, @APAPsychiatric, & @AOAforDOs 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 improving #Medicare physician payment, #Medicaid parity and extending #telehealth flexibilities.
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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-Savings
Oregon AFP retweeted
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_org has great tools & resources to help you get ready for #ElectionDay
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Oregon AFP retweeted
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 @TheABFM @KarimHannaMD @winstonliaw @TuftsMedSchool @MAPCAP_
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Oregon AFP retweeted
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). @MoCoDHHS – at Minneapolis, MN
Nearly half of women skip preventive care appointments, which can have serious health consequences. AAFP board member @kishadavismd spoke with @theskimm about why the preventive care that family physicians provide is critical to staying healthy. bit.ly/3Ywf7FT
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Seventeen percent of @aafp members live and work in rural areas — the highest percentage of any specialty. This is a great blog from @dtullyDC
"Rural FPs Do So Much. Here’s What We’re
Doing for You"
aafp.org/news/blogs/inthetre…
Oregon AFP retweeted
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
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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
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