Policy research in family medicine and primary care. Comments and posts do not necessarily represent the views of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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ICYMI: The #GrahamCenter is now on LinkedIn! Connect with us on LinkedIn and X to stay on top of the latest in primary care and family medicine research and more. linkedin.com/showcase/robert…
Join us in extending a warm welcome to our September 2026 Larry A. Green Visiting Scholar, Dr. Astrid Arizbeth Guevara de Cottrill!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Lujia Zhang to the Robert Graham Center as our new health economics researcher! Her work focuses on expanding access to equitable care. Welcome, Lujia!
Robert Graham Center medical director Dr. Alison Huffstetler returned to the @1a studios with @NPR to answer more questions from listeners about primary care— from workforce shortages to practicing in rural communities. Listen here: bit.ly/4yixfCh
The @VTDigger cites our study published in the @AnnFamMed that found since 2017, rural areas in particular had experienced an 11% year-over-year decrease in the number of practicing family medicine doctors. bit.ly/4coWYR3
The solution to a healthier country lies in primary care. @AHCJ highlighted our 2026 Primary Care Thematic Report in partnership with the @MilbankFund and @PhysiciansFound. bit.ly/3SGuGuD
Having a primary care physician improves chronic disease prevention and management. Our new report showed that 95.5% of adults with a primary care physician got screenings for chronic disease prevention, compared to just 67.6% of those without a PCP. bit.ly/4qE31Ft
It's time to recognize our outgoing 2025-2026 Robert L. Phillips, Jr. Health Policy Fellow, Dr. Joshua Smith.
Dr. Smith joined us for a year of leadership development, health services and policy research, direct patient care and education.
Thank you, Dr. Smith!
ICYMI: The #GrahamCenter is now on LinkedIn! Connect with us on LinkedIn and X to stay on top of the latest in primary care and family medicine research and more. bit.ly/4a0pozT
The 2026 Health of U.S. Primary Care report is here and one thing is clear: people who have regular #primarycare are more likely to receive preventive services, leading to better health outcomes and lower costs. Read the full report at buff.ly/imnmX6E
Join us in extending a warm welcome to our August 2026 Larry A. Green Visiting Scholar, Dr. Jacqueline Nikpour!
We’re grateful that she is spending August with us to explore more of the intersection between nursing care and primary care.
It’s time to recognize Dr. Vickie Armstrong, our July Larry A. Green visiting scholar.
Vickie has spent this month doing hands-on primary care research and exploring advocacy avenues that will improve patient care.
Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Armstrong!
As the country ages, the U.S. faces a fierce demand for more PCPs. Join Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour on 7/27 for a @Health_Affairs webinar that will break down the factors contributing to U.S. primary care workforce shortages & policies to ensure access to care. bit.ly/4vuRfjf
ICYMI, check out our new website!
Our redesigned website is a one-stop shop for the most impactful topics in primary care, including workforce, medical education, primary care costs and more.
Learn more: graham-center.org/
As the country ages, the U.S. faces a fierce demand for more PCPs. Join Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour on 7/27 for a @Health_Affairs webinar that will break down the factors contributing to U.S. primary care workforce shortages & policies to ensure access to care. bit.ly/4vuRfjf
As the country ages, the U.S. faces a fierce demand for more PCPs. Join Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour on 7/27 for a @Health_Affairs webinar that will break down the factors contributing to U.S. primary care workforce shortages & policies to ensure access to care. bit.ly/4vuRfjf
This month, many doctors officially began their family medicine journey as their residency programs began.
In the U.S., teaching hospitals & associated settings provide GME for residents through years of supervised, hands-on training. Learn more at bit.ly/44i9nSr
Choosing where to practice medicine is a big decision. #GrahamCenter researchers looked at where family physicians practice & the link is clear: doctors practice near where they trained. We can use this info to bring more docs to where they’re needed most. bit.ly/4vkNwEI
Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour, Robert Graham Center Director, talked to @MedEconomics about what’s driving young adults' care decisions.
The main takeaway?
Patients are turning to the care model that gets them seen the quickest.
Read more: bit.ly/4oSjSVR
It's time to recognize our June 2026 Larry A. Green Visiting Scholar, Austin Morgan, MD!
Austin spent the last month exploring important research questions around primary care access and collaborating with the @aafp GR team on advocacy priorities.
Thank you, Austin!
