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Tell Congress to reauthorize the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program
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Without congressional action, a program that trains residents in community-based settings and helps alleviate the nation’s shortage of primary care physicians will expire on September 30, 2017. But you can use AAFP’s Speak Out to tell your representatives to act now to reauthorize the Teaching Health Center GME program. You’ll be amazed at how easily you can make your voice heard.
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Ask your U.S. representative to sign on to the Primary Care Enhancement Act
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H.R. 365 would allow patients with health savings accounts and high-deductible health plans to join direct primary care practices, a move many DPC proponents believe is crucial to the model’s future success.
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Meet our August Member of the Month
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Alyssa Molina, MD, MPH, began her journey as a new physician in the rural town of Eagle Lake. Seven years later, she reflects on what led her to family medicine, why she finds precepting for the Texas Family Medicine Preceptorship Program refreshing, and why her time to unwind involves baking, Lucille Ball, and “Star Wars.”
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Texas FMIG programs win big
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FMIG programs are doing good work on their campuses and in their communities. That’s why three were recently awarded travel-funding prizes to facilitate their attendance at AAFP’s National Conference. Find out more about the winners, their events, and when you can apply for the next Texas FMIG Program of Excellence Award.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Register for the 2017 Annual Session & Primary Care Summit
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We’re gearing up for this year’s Annual Session & Primary Care Summit, so don’t miss the chance to join us. Registration is open and if you make your hotel reservations early — at the lovely Hilton Galveston Island or The San Luis Resort — you can take advantage of our special group rates.
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