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Presidents of physician groups review day's Hill meetings and primary care proposals

AAFP, ACP and AOA presidents represent 330,000 physicians

WHO:

Ted Epperly, MD, FAAFP
President, American Academy of Family Physicians

Joseph W. Stubbs, MD, FACP
President, American College of Physicians

Larry A. Wickless, DO
President-Elect, American Osteopathic Association

WHAT: Representing nearly one-third of a million primary care physicians, elected leaders of AAFP, ACP and AOA will review their morning Hill meetings. They'll also look at where things stand on ensuring that there are enough primary care physicians in the United States to meet a growing demand, and to ensure policies being considered are big enough given the urgency of the problem.

WHEN: Thursday, June 18, 2009 -- noon

WHERE: The Reserve Officers Association
One Constitution Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002

Founded in 1947, the American Academy of Family Physicians represents nearly 94,000 physicians and medical students nationwide. It is the only medical society devoted solely to primary care. Nearly one in four of all office visits are made to family physicians. That is 207 million office visits each year - nearly 62 million more than to the next medical specialty. Today, family physicians provide the majority of care for America*s underserved and rural populations. Family medicine*s cornerstone is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on integrated care. To learn more about the AAFP and about the specialty of family medicine, please visit www.aafp.org.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of internists — physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses in adults. ACP was founded in 1915 to promote the science and practice of medicine. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine. ACP is the largest medical-specialty organization and second-largest physician group in the United States. Its membership of 128,000 includes internists, internal medicine subspecialists, medical students, residents, and fellows. To learn more about the American College of Physicians please visit www.acponline.org/index.html.

The American Osteopathic Association proudly represents more than 67,000 osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) practicing in 31 specialties and subspecialties, promotes public health, encourages scientific research, serves as the primary certifying body for D.O.s and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical schools and health care facilities. More information on D.O.s/osteopathic medicine can be found at www.osteopathic.org.

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