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.

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

It's time to thank our May visiting scholar, Dr. Allison Couture, for all her hard work at the #GrahamCenter. She’s visiting from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Thank you, Dr. Couture!

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

Save the date for 5/21 at 2pm ET! RGC's Dr. Yalda Jabbarpour will moderate an @AHRQGov webinar on secondary data sources in primary care and how they can be leveraged to strengthen primary care research and policy. Register now: https://t.co/TJdHiZJ8gF

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

Congratulations to William Phillips, Jeongyoung Park, PhD & Michael Topmiller on winning this year’s @STFM_FM Research Paper of the Year award!

If we want to strengthen U.S. health care, we need policies grounded in real data on physician pathways.

https://t.co/zvWTsmGowM

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

New RGC research found G2211 is being used by clinicians, but at rates well below CMS projections and several subspecialties are billing G2211 more frequently than family medicine. Read more in @AnnalsofIM: https://t.co/xECb7oNWlz

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

New RGC research found G2211 is being used by clinicians, but at rates well below CMS projections and several subspecialties are billing G2211 more frequently than family medicine. Read more in @AnnalsofIM: https://t.co/xECb7oNWlz

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

We have some exciting news: 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 research and more. https://t.co/oVD2mYdTo7

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

This year’s Match told us two important things about the primary care workforce:

First, we’re headed in the right direction. Family medicine welcomed the largest class in the history of the specialty.

Second, we need to keep this momentum going. https://t.co/s9sdXtE6y2

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

We have some exciting news: 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 research and more. https://t.co/oVD2mYdTo7

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

Primary care is vital for everyone, but there is a growing shortage. Between 2017 and 2023, the number of family docs practicing in rural communities dropped 11%. Read more about this in @AnnFamMed https://t.co/ecAcFO9VqS

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

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

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

If you want to avoid hospitalization or major medical bills, one of the most effective moves is to go see a #primarycare doctor before something becomes a major health issue. Thanks @Marketplace for featuring our new thematic report: https://t.co/TtEzaGYURo

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

Primary care is vital for everyone, but there is a growing shortage. Between 2017 and 2023, the number of family docs practicing in rural communities dropped 11%. Read more about this in @AnnFamMed https://t.co/ecAcFO9VqS

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

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

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

If you want to avoid hospitalization or major medical bills, one of the most effective moves is to go see a #primarycare doctor before something becomes a major health issue. Thanks @Marketplace for featuring our new thematic report: https://t.co/TtEzaGYURo

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

#GrahamCenter research was cited in new a @Medscape feature, which highlights that more than 100 million Americans — nearly one third of the population — face challenges obtaining primary care. https://wb.md/4r29fAc

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

Policymakers: primary care is an essential tool to address chronic disease. New @TheGrahamCenter research shows:
⬆️ Adults and children are more with a regular source of primary care are more likely to receive key preventive services.
⬇️ For adults with chronic disease, having a usual source of primary care lowers the odds of having any hospitalization by 20% and any emergency department (ED) visit by 11%.
⬇️For children with chronic disease who regularly see a primary care clinician, the benefits are even greater. ED visits and hospitalizations for conditions that can be treated in an outpatient setting are lowered by 50%. https://t.co/r4DLGmRCaj

[Primary Care for America @PC4America]

Primary care is one of the smartest investments our health system can make. A new report from @TheGrahamCenter @PhysiciansFound @MilbankFund shows adults w/a usual source of primary care are 20% less likely to be hospitalized. Read more: https://t.co/uIku0E98LJ

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

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

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

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 research and more. https://t.co/8piCX1MUDp

[Robert Graham Center @TheGrahamCenter]

If you want to avoid hospitalization or major medical bills, one of the most effective moves is to go see a #primarycare doctor before something becomes a major health issue. Thanks @Marketplace for featuring our new thematic report: https://t.co/TtEzaGYURo