Issues: June 30, 2020
Columbus Physician to be Honored with 2020 Resident Leadership Award
Dr. Patel is passionate about having the ability to impact his patients’ lives in countless ways, including being there when they need support the most. Read More
Intimate Partner Homicide: A Serious and Preventable Public Health Problem
U.S. women are 21 times more likely to die by firearms homicide than women in peer nations. Family physicians can better safeguard their patients by knowing the risk factors. Read More
Seeking Nominations for Mentorship Award; Deadline Wednesday
Nominate a community-based Ohio family physician who, as a preceptor, has exhibited exemplary qualities/characteristics of mentorship! Read More
New Fall Program: Building Cultural Intelligence to Breakdown Racism
Set for September 30, this half-day, virtual CME program will not only address racism as a public health crisis but also systematically train participants to improve their cultural intelligence. Read More
OAFP Asks Payers to Extend Telemedicine Payment/Access through December 31, 2020, and Beyond
On June 24, OAFP President Anna McMaster, MD, wrote to 21 health insuring corporations that operate in the state of Ohio, asking that expansion of telehealth and access to care with a patient’s family physician and usual source of care be continued though the Public Health Emergency. or at least through December 31. Read More
Dr. Boltri Received NEOMED’s Olson/Blair Award for Administrative Excellence
Colleagues call Dr. Boltri a principled and impassioned leader — one who continually demonstrates the ability to envision creative ways to improve health, knowledge, and academic systems. Read More
OAFP Asks Ohio Medicaid to Increase Physician Payment
In part, the letter states, “It is critical that Ohio Medicaid take action to increase provider payments to fully support physicians looking to provide quality care to their Medicaid patients.” Read More