Issues: February 9, 2016

Quality Teams + Quality Improvement = Outstanding Patient Care

The OAFP is seeking 16 family medicine practice teams to take part in a training session set for Saturday, March 19, in Dublin, OH. Participants will gain insight into the “Check it. Change it. Control it.” program, learn the benefits of a team-based approach to care, and the practice impact of setting an office protocol that supports high blood pressure prevention and control. Read More

Family Medicine Workshop is 53-Years Strong

Workshop attendees, representing a variety of Ohio counties, took part in the two-weekend case study conference and learned innovative techniques and clinical discoveries on topics ranging from ophthalmology to gastroenterology and orthopedics to ENT. Read More

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Seeks Experienced Family Physician with CAQ in Geriatrics

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The OSU Department of Family Medicine seeks an experienced B/C family physician that is fellowship trained with a CAQ in geriatrics to function primarily in the OSU Family Medicine Residency Program. Read More

OAFP Mourns the Passing of Dr. Mark Clasen

Mark Clasen, MD, PhD, age 68, died peacefully at home under the care of Hospice of Dayton on February 3. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 12, at the Epiphany Lutheran Church in Centerville, OH. Read More

Contact Your Legislators to Oppose APRN Independent Practice

The OAFP is joining forces with the OSMA in making it very easy for you to send an email to your legislators on this issue. Send an email to your member of the Ohio House of Representatives and urge them to oppose this legislation today! Read More

State Medical Board Drops One-Bite Legislation Push for Now

The OAFP and other members of the MAC have been asking for an opportunity to work with the SMBO to improve the one-bite program while maintaining a means for licensees to seek treatment without reporting to the SMBO. Read More