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…
December 2018
Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., for AAFP Speaker
The Wisconsin AFP announces the candidacy of Alan Schwartzstein, M.D., of Oregon, for AAFP speaker.
Ada Stewart, M.D., for AAFP President-elect
The South Carolina AFP announces the candidacy of Ada Stewart, M.D., of Columbia, for AAFP president-elect.
Academy Objects to Harmful ‘Public Charge’ Rule Change
In a Dec. 3 letter, the AAFP signaled its strong opposition to a proposed change to the so-called public charge rule, which it said would endanger public health.
AAFP Joins Other Groups to Develop Well-Woman Resource
The Women's Preventive Services Initiative from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has created a chart summarizing age-based preventive service recommendations for women from adolescence to maturity that physicians can use during well-woman visits.
New Membership Category Benefits U.S. Medical School Grads
A newly created "transitional membership" category will allow medical school graduates who have not entered a residency program to join the AAFP for a limited time.
USPSTF: Research Lacking on Child Maltreatment Interventions
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has posted a final recommendation statement and final evidence review on primary care interventions to prevent child maltreatment, stating that evidence is insufficient to assess the harms and benefits of such interventions.
Survey Weighs Effects of Patient Access to Health Info Online
Results of a survey conducted during the 2018 Family Medicine Experience in New Orleans reveal some of the effects that patients' increased access to health information has on family physicians and their interactions with patients.
Check Now: Your 2018 MIPS Eligibility Status May Have Changed
Physicians now can use a CMS tool to check their participation status for the 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System. Physicians also may now view their Quality Payment Program performance information before it appears on Physician Compare profile pages.
Close Tobacco-friendly Loopholes in Trade Deal, Groups Urge
The AAFP has joined 23 other organizations in advising that a new U.S.-Japan trade treaty should protect both countries against lawsuits from the tobacco industry.
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