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.
2017 Physician of the Year WINNER!
Dr. Bennett has been actively involved in teaching and establishing a culture of learning in Lewistown by mentoring students in a traditional family medicine practice, covering all aspects of patient care from newborn to eldercare. READ MORE – More Winners…
August 2018
AAFP Adds Five New ‘Choosing Wisely’ Recommendations
The AAFP has added five new recommendations to its Choosing Wisely list, which highlights medical tests, treatments and procedures that may be medically unnecessary and should be discussed with patients.
How Have Cuts in Lab Payments Affected You?
The AAFP is asking family physicians to participate in a short survey that asks them to describe how cuts in point-of-care lab fees have impacted their practices.
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking on Screening for AFib With ECG
On Aug. 7, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a final recommendation statement and final evidence summary on screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography to prevent stroke.
AAFP’s Opioid Survey Seeks Powerful Firsthand Testimony
The Academy is seeking member feedback regarding pain management and the opioid epidemic. Your response to a 10-minute survey will help support the AAFP's advocacy.
Growing Family Medicine is ‘Fantastic Mission’
A longtime leader in family medicine training, Joseph Gravel, M.D., hopes to double the size of a residency program for the second time in his career.
New Study Ties Obesity to Increased Risk of Flu Transmission
New research suggests that obesity in patients who contract influenza may prolong viral shedding time and increase the risk of spreading the virus to others.
Students Focus on Protecting Vulnerable Patients, More Training
During the Aug. 4 business session of the 2018 National Congress of Student Members, delegates adopted multiple resolutions that addressed protecting the health and well-being of all people.
AAFP, Other Groups Demand HHS Stop Stalling on Regulations
The AAFP and 13 other organizations recently pressed HHS to issue long-overdue regulations on information blocking related to the 21st Century Cures Act.
Birth, Death, Hope and Money: Stories of Family Medicine
A diverse panel of five family physicians offered students and residents their perspectives on family medicine -- stories of triumphant hope and success -- during the 2018 National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students.
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