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.
2015 Physician of the Year WINNER!
Dr. Fahrenwald has been a physician, mentor, educator and friend to Montanans and their family physicians for almost twenty years since she became the Director of the Montana Family Medicine Residency in Billings in 1998. Read More – More Winners…
August 2017
AAFP Credit System Launches Blended Learning CME
The AAFP Credit System's new "blended learning" activity type helps physicians earn AAFP CME credit in ways that best match their learning styles.
AAFP to CMS: Set Minimum Coverage Standards for Preventive Services
The AAFP asked CMS to require all insurance plans to cover all "A" and "B" recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
Hospice Compare Website Now Open for Business
CMS has launched its Hospice Compare website to help users compare hospice providers based on quality markers.
For This FP, Faith and Family Life Help Stave Off Burnout
When Stephen Dudley, M.D., swims in Puget Sound year-round, he's not just swimming. As he slices through the water, he's also praying. Dudley recently shared with AAFP News how his faith -- and a rich family life -- have helped protect him from burnout and made him a balanced, productive physician.
Stay Current, Subscribe to Quality Payment Program Listserv
Subscribing to CMS' Quality Payment Program listserv is a great way for family physicians to stay up-to-date on information that will affect their Medicare payment.
Wealth of Resources Available to Help Boost Vaccination Rates
The AAFP supports vaccines, vaccine science and disease prevention year-round, but the emphasis is heightened during National Immunization Awareness Month.
Cyclosporiasis Cases on Upswing, Warns CDC Health Advisory
The CDC released a Health Alert Network advisory on Aug. 7 saying this year has seen a notable increase in reported cases of cyclosporiasis.
AAFP’s Pick Your Pace Week Features Free Webinar, Twitter Chat
The AAFP is offering a wide range of activities, including a free webinar and a Twitter chat, to prepare family physicians for the Quality Payment Program.
Study: Incentives Prompt Newly Insured to Seek Primary Care
Researchers found that small financial incentives might make a big difference in encouraging low-income patients to visit a primary care physician.
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