Issues: March 1, 2016

Increase the Amount of Controlled Hypertensive Patients in Your Practice—Only 2 spots Left!

The OAFP is seeking 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

OAFP Leaders Learn at Ten State

OAFP physician leaders and staff traveled to the 2016 Ten State Conference held February 19-21 at the beautiful Turnberry Isle Resort in Miami, FL. The conference was hosted by the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians. Read More

Free Immunization Education with CME

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The MOBI program is a free, statewide immunization education and training program developed for health care providers. They are one hour, in-office presentations that offer one hour of CME to eligible participants. The Ohio AAP is also offering the TIES program, which focuses on adolescent immunizations. Read More

SB 279, Companion APRN Independent Practice Bill, Referred to Committee

Senate Bill 279, the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) independent practice companion bill to House Bill 216, was referred to the Senate Medicaid Committee on February 23 for consideration. Read More

ABFM Offers Free Family Medicine Registry to the First 6,000 Diplomates

Diplomates of the ABFM have a unique opportunity to get free practice transformation assistance through a state level Practice Transformation Network and the added benefit of access to the ABFM PRIME Registry for three years—free! Read More