Health care for Montana’s citizens, families and communities.
Big Mountain Medical Conference
January 25-27, 2017
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
HHS to award grants to help physicians train for MACRA
As the representative of Family Medicine and Family Physicians in Montana, the Montana Academy of Family Physicians:
Promotes Family Medicine
Family physicians play a critical role in improving the health of patients, families, and communities across Montana and the United States.
Provides Education for Family Physicians
Through excellence in teaching and research, we will be leaders in the discovery, development and dissemination of new knowledge and innovation.
Represents the personal and professional interests of Family Physicians.
Promotes family medicine and develops and advocates the family medicine primary care strategy.
Is the guiding force for quality primary care in Montana.
To improve the health and well-being of patients, families and communities we serve.
2018 Physician of the Year WINNER!
Dr. Hemmer was a past President of the MAFP twice and has served as a Delegate to the American Academy of Family Physicians. He continues to be a WWAMI faculty for students and residents. Dr. Hemmer truly exemplifies a great Family Doctor. READ MORE – More Winners…
November 2018
CDC Focused on Unraveling Acute Flaccid Myelitis Mystery
The CDC published a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Early Release online on Nov. 13 that shines some light on this year's spike in acute flaccid myelitis. Agency officials point to 90 confirmed cases so far this year.
AAFP Applauds FDA Move on E-cigarette Flavors, Menthol
The AAFP recently hailed an FDA move toward restricting the sale of most flavored e-cigarette products and banning menthol in combustible cigarettes.
Health Equity Fellow Plans to Learn While Leading Others
As one of the AAFP's first health equity fellows, Karen Isaacs, M.D., M.P.H., is working to improve the process of screening patients for social determinants of health and linking them to needed resources.
Screen All Adults for Unhealthy Alcohol Use, Says USPSTF
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has posted a final recommendation statement that calls for primary care clinicians to screen all adults, including pregnant women, for unhealthy alcohol use.
Evidence Shows Early Prediabetes Intervention Works
Authors of an evidence-review paper say type 2 diabetes can be largely prevented or delayed with underused lifestyle, pharmacologic or surgical interventions.
Halt Contraceptive Coverage Exemptions, Say Medical Groups
Five major physician organizations, including the AAFP, said two final rules that allow exemptions from contraceptive services coverage will have "damaging effects on public health."
Indian Health Service Seeks to Boost Access to MAT
The Indian Health Service has developed a new controlled substance provider designation policy to allow for the use of telemedicine to prescribe medication-assisted treatment using buprenorphine.
Chapters Report Varied Approaches to Common State Issues
A roundtable at the AAFP's 2018 State Legislative Conference offered an overview of how some chapters are meeting -- and overcoming -- legislative challenges.
A Champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity
When Jennifer Edgoose, M.D., M.P.H., objected to the lack of diversity in her residency program, her department chair challenged her to do something about it. She didn't stop there.
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