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…
September 2018
AAFP Joins Opposition to Sweeping ‘Public Charge’ Change
The AAFP and four other physician organizations warned that a proposed change to the so-called public charge rule would endanger patients and their communities, and increase costs to the health system and taxpayers.
New Federal Rule Recognizes FP Role in Treating Diabetes
A long-sought rule change means family physicians can certify that commercial drivers who use insulin are able to stay behind the wheel.
Training the Next Generation of Family Physicians
Philip Diller, M.D., PhD., recently was named senior associate dean for educational affairs at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He said it's important for more family physicians to take on roles as academic deans.
Heart Attack Risk Doubles for Daily E-cigarette Users
Using e-cigarettes every day almost doubles the risk for myocardial infarction, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. For those who use e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes concurrently, the risk is fivefold.
AAP Updates Car Safety Seat Recommendations for Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published an updated policy statement that includes revised recommendations on car safety seat use and related practices.
FDA Demands Plan to Reverse Teen E-Cigarette ‘Epidemic’
Noting "an epidemic proportion of growth" in the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers, the FDA gave major manufacturers a deadline to say how they will fight the trend.
Give Newborns Antibiotic Ointment to Prevent Eye Infection
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's latest draft recommendation statement recommends applying prophylactic ocular topical medication for all newborns.
Researchers Test EHR Tools That Document Social Determinants
New research published in Annals of Family Medicine analyzes use of an EHR-based tool for documenting social determinants of health in three community health centers.
Best Project Winners Named in Emerging Leader Institute
The winning projects from the third class of the Family Medicine Leads Emerging Leader Institute focused on the mental health of veterans, home births and high-quality care for the LGBTQ+ community.
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