Robert Graham Center

Policy research in family medicine and primary care. Comments and posts do not necessarily represent the views of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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A new @theNASEM report makes recommendations for improving access to high-quality primary care in the U.S. The report examines current access to primary care, how the landscape has changed since 2021, & how recent policy changes may affect access: https://t.co/3fcWWNfSvm

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Join @theNASEM on 11/12 to hear about a new report on ensuring access to high-quality primary care in the U.S. Speakers will also examine clinician & patient experiences, policy & programmatic hurdles, & solutions with clinician training: https://t.co/rekJ7RxLOA

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

A new @theNASEM report makes recommendations for improving access to high-quality primary care in the U.S. The report examines current access to primary care, how the landscape has changed since 2021, & how recent policy changes may affect access: https://t.co/3fcWWNfSvm

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Please join us in welcoming our incoming Robert L. Phillips, Jr. Health Policy Fellow, Dr. Chloe Chaudhury! She will spend the next year conducting research, participating in medical education and working in clinical practice. Read more about our scholars: https://t.co/qdNruurgBi

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ICYMI: The #GrahamCenter is now on LinkedIn! Connect with us on LinkedIn and X to stay on top of the latest in primary care and family medicine research and more. https://t.co/F0PgbiGGZg

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Join us in extending a warm welcome to our September 2026 Larry A. Green Visiting Scholar, Dr. Astrid Arizbeth Guevara de Cottrill!

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Lujia Zhang to the Robert Graham Center as our new health economics researcher! Her work focuses on expanding access to equitable care. Welcome, Lujia!

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Robert Graham Center medical director Dr. Alison Huffstetler returned to the @1a studios with @NPR to answer more questions from listeners about primary care— from workforce shortages to practicing in rural communities. Listen here: https://t.co/52T0rngF85

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The @VTDigger cites our study published in the @AnnFamMed that found since 2017, rural areas in particular had experienced an 11% year-over-year decrease in the number of practicing family medicine doctors. https://t.co/IjSomK8puv

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The solution to a healthier country lies in primary care. @AHCJ highlighted our 2026 Primary Care Thematic Report in partnership with the @MilbankFund and @PhysiciansFound. https://t.co/NeHxBfsitl

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Having a primary care physician improves chronic disease prevention and management. Our new report showed that 95.5% of adults with a primary care physician got screenings for chronic disease prevention, compared to just 67.6% of those without a PCP. https://t.co/Hc2Pyc0k7U

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It's time to recognize our outgoing 2025-2026 Robert L. Phillips, Jr. Health Policy Fellow, Dr. Joshua Smith.

Dr. Smith joined us for a year of leadership development, health services and policy research, direct patient care and education.

Thank you, Dr. Smith!

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ICYMI: The #GrahamCenter is now on LinkedIn! Connect with us on LinkedIn and X to stay on top of the latest in primary care and family medicine research and more. https://t.co/oVD2mYdTo7

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The 2026 Health of U.S. Primary Care report is here and one thing is clear: people who have regular #primarycare are more likely to receive preventive services, leading to better health outcomes and lower costs. Read the full report at https://t.co/LirRdhSeU8

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Join us in extending a warm welcome to our August 2026 Larry A. Green Visiting Scholar, Dr. Jacqueline Nikpour!

We’re grateful that she is spending August with us to explore more of the intersection between nursing care and primary care.

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It’s time to recognize Dr. Vickie Armstrong, our July Larry A. Green visiting scholar.

Vickie has spent this month doing hands-on primary care research and exploring advocacy avenues that will improve patient care.

Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Armstrong!

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As the country ages, the U.S. faces a fierce demand for more PCPs. Join Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour on 7/27 for a @Health_Affairs webinar that will break down the factors contributing to U.S. primary care workforce shortages & policies to ensure access to care. https://t.co/rYCGE8oUhB

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ICYMI, check out our new website!

Our redesigned website is a one-stop shop for the most impactful topics in primary care, including workforce, medical education, primary care costs and more.

Learn more: https://t.co/Os2xO70CbI

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

As the country ages, the U.S. faces a fierce demand for more PCPs. Join Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour on 7/27 for a @Health_Affairs webinar that will break down the factors contributing to U.S. primary care workforce shortages & policies to ensure access to care. https://t.co/rYCGE8oUhB

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

As the country ages, the U.S. faces a fierce demand for more PCPs. Join Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour on 7/27 for a @Health_Affairs webinar that will break down the factors contributing to U.S. primary care workforce shortages & policies to ensure access to care. https://t.co/rYCGE8oUhB