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Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 Family Medicine Celebration
We know you’re busy, so here are the highlights of the 2018 Family Medicine Celebration set for Saturday-Sunday, August 18-19, in Columbus, OH. The OAFP works to bring you timely, relevant, beneficial and high-energy sessions. Click through for details regarding registration, hotel accommodations, sessions, and activities. Read More
Cheers to 70 Years: Why I Love Family Medicine: Caring for Generations of Families
To help commemorate OAFP’s 70th anniversary, we are sharing family medicine stories written by members about why they chose family medicine. Enjoy Dr. Sam’s story who originally planned on being a veterinarian! Read More
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month
To assist our members in the fight against high blood pressure, the OAFP offers an online data collection module focused on hypertension to assist family physicians in the execution of a systematic, QI initiative focused on improving the care of patients diagnosed with hypertension. Read More
How to Balance Negative Quality Scores and the Drive for Perfectionism
Paid Sponsorship by Aledade
Let’s face it, medical providers do not like to be judged. Many of us, as physicians, have succeeded in our professions due to our hard work and dedication. Perfection is the gold standard and anything less will not suffice. Read More
State Medical Board Turns Chronic Pain Rules Around Quickly
On May 2, Gov. Kasich announced that he will implement new chronic pain prescribing rules that he says will help prevent chronic pain patients from becoming addicted to prescription painkillers. A week later, on May 10, the medical board acted on the rules, sending them out for public comment. Read More
Choose Ohio First PCMH Scholarship Applications Now Available
The Choose Ohio First Patient-Centered Medical Home scholarship application is now available. Eligible medical students will be selected to receive this scholarship, which provides $30,000 per year of medical school, for a maximum of three/four years. Scholarship recipients must serve in an Ohio medical practice that accepts Medicaid patients without restriction for not less than three years following completion of their training. Read More