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…
May 2018
Legislators Named First Congressional Primary Care Champions
Founders of the bipartisan Primary Care Caucus were honored for advocating on behalf of primary care physicians, providers and patients.
AAFP Joins Support for Less Nicotine in Cigarettes
The AAFP has joined more than 40 public health and medical associations in support of a proposed update to the FDA's cigarette product standards.
What Influences Scope of Practice for Rural FPs?
A new study published in Family Medicine attempts to answer questions surrounding the decision to practice family medicine in rural areas and the factors that cause some rural FPs to limit their scope of practice.
New Transformation in Practice Series Simplifies Change
A new product created for family physicians is now available to be used as a team-based tool that makes practice improvement smoother and easier.
AAFP Urges Swift Passage of Primary Care Patient Protection Act
The AAFP this week called on Congress to pass the recently introduced Primary Care Patient Protection Act, which would make it easier for patients with high-deductible health plans to see their primary care physicians.
More Research Needed To Prevent Child Maltreatment
On May 22, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on primary care interventions to prevent child maltreatment.
Physicians to Administration: Stay Out of Doctor-Patient Relationship
AAFP President Michael Munger, M.D., writes that the Academy and its partners object to a proposal that would change which individuals and organizations are eligible for Title X family planning funds and threaten the patient-physician relationship.
AAFP Joins Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care
The AAFP is a founding member of a new coalition dedicated to supporting value-based health care and empowering physician-led independent practices.
Patient Engagement Conference Includes Patients’ Voice
The AAFP is bringing together patients, family physicians and researchers for a new type of conference on June 29 aimed at increasing patient engagement.
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