Robert Sedlacek, MD, FAAFP

Family Physician, husband, father of three amazing daughters, catholic Christian; curious about the world and how it works; opinions are my own.

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

Trust is one of the most valuable assets in health care. And family physicians are uniquely positioned to strengthen it.

At @aafp Family Medicine Experience (FMX), I had the privilege of moderating a timely discussion with @dr_andrealove @davechokshi and @jessicamalaty on trust, science, and misinformation.

Our conversation reinforced a fundamental truth: Trust cannot be demanded. It's earned through relationships, listening, empathy, and honest conversations.

One statistic stands out: 86% of Americans trust their own primary care physician for health information. At a time when confidence in institutions is declining and misinformation is growing, that trust matters more than ever.

Rebuilding trust in health care starts with strengthening those relationships and investing in comprehensive, continuous primary care. This is the power of family medicine. The enduring relationships family physicians build with patients and communities position them to bridge the gap between science and understanding.

Family physicians aren't just part of the solution. They are essential to it.

Read more: https://t.co/NKbko7LHQM

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

Truth 👇🏼

[Wis. Medical Society @WisMed]

Nominate a friend, colleague, or personal physician for our Physician Citizen of the Year Award. The award recognizes & encourages Wisconsin physicians who volunteer to help improve the health & well-being of their communities.
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[Christopher Hale @ChristopherHale]

NEW: Five months after Vice President JD Vance told Pope Leo XIV to stay out of American politics, the pope used his weekly audience to say Catholics have no business standing on the sidelines.

Leo, a Chicago native, has already asked citizens to contact their congressmen over the Iran war and has repeatedly rebuked the administration’s treatment of immigrants.

The midterm elections are 60 days away. https://t.co/FWfIf4TuKg

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

I keep finding myself in the middle of conversations about how AI is poised to replace primary care. My response is always the same - the true power of AI is to focus on expanding the capacity and capabilities of primary care, thus reducing upstream services and specialties.

Primary care is not a single service or a predictable workstream that lends itself to automation. However, many of the task associated with a primary care practice would benefit from AI. But the real opportunity IMO is leveraging AI to bring more care, including more complex care, into the family physicians office creating a single source of comprehensive care inside a longitudinal relationship.

Let's call these family physicians "Connected Comprehensivists"

[Wis. Medical Society @WisMed]

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, & encourage help-seeking among those facing mental health challenges. The Federation of State Physician Health Programs created a list of actions and resources.
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[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

Earlier today, the @aafp joined with our collaborators - @AmerMedicalAssn @acog @AmerAcadPeds @IDSAInfo - in releasing Respiratory Virus Immunization recommendations for individuals of all ages.

[Wis. Medical Society @WisMed]

A warm Wisconsin welcome to all Medical College of Wisconsin students!
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Find more photos here:
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#WisMedFoundation #WisMedWhiteCoats #physicians #MedStudents @MedicalCollege

[Mark Grapentine @mgraps]

Here's a scary stat: "Over the last 16 months, there have been roughly as many measles infections as in the previous 24 years combined."

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[Ronan Farrow @RonanFarrow]

Studies now present a striking picture of what happens when private equity firms acquire hospitals and nursing homes: predictable increases in harm and deaths. One landmark study shows: patient deaths up about 11% after such acquisitions.

[Wis. Medical Society @WisMed]

Patients can trust that physician's health decisions are informed by years of education & training. 85% of patients agree that physicians should be central to treatment decisions & care. WisMed advocates for health care decisions to stay between physicians & their patients.

[Wis. Medical Society @WisMed]

Make your voice heard: register for Doctor Day! On June 25, focus on advocacy education & upcoming elections, featuring expert insights from Charles Franklin on the 2026 election outlook & Dr. Karen Wong on the intersection of data and clinical innovation.
https://t.co/sQ2YunWPLT

[Wis. Medical Society @WisMed]

A huge thanks to outgoing Board of Directors Chair Jerry Halverson, MD, DFAPA! Health & Harmony provided the opportunity to honor @jhalversonmd, a practicing psychiatrist, who served eight years as chair of WisMed’s most important governing body.
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[Wis. Medical Society @WisMed]

Physicians play a key role in supporting women’s health by establishing trusted relationships with patients that lead to better outcomes. During #WomensHealthMonth, learn what physicians wish women knew about their health https://t.co/hi3vFnjIrD

#YourCareisatOurCore

[Robert Sedlacek, MD, FAAFP @datafin690]

For those who support WI medical education, the @WismedF supplies 1st yr med students with white coat during their white coat ceremony. They are short by more than 100 for this incoming class. I encourage all to donate
https://t.co/b9evIQSWMk

[Wis. Medical Society @WisMed]

Doctor Day is the premier event for Wisconsin med students & physicians of all specialties. This year’s gathering is set for Thursday, June 25 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. Check out the details & register today https://t.co/jwFezfiRPJ

#WIDoctorDay #WIDoctorDay2026

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

$7.8 billion - stop setting money on fire and just pay primary care more. Your communities will be healthier and happier.

[AAFP @aafp]

The more family physicians can understand a patient’s social, physical and behavioral needs, the better able they are to provide high-quality, individualized treatments that lead to better health outcomes. Explore our action guides for physicians on practicing leadership for health equity in medicine and social needs screening: https://t.co/gSXee22t3g

[U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB]

The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Just War Doctrine.

[Wis. Medical Society @WisMed]

A big thanks to The Brain Center of Green Bay for their generous donation to our annual event, Health & Harmony! Add your support https://t.co/1XpyDU3Q7q
Attend our event on May 1-2 at Madison Marriott West to support a healthy Wisconsin for all. Register https://t.co/na2reI3PpK