Teresa Lovins

Just a regular Family Doctor trying to do the best I can. Opinions are my own.

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

✅ Registered! Heading to Anaheim Oct 5–9 for #AAFPFMX with AAFP.

5 days of learning, connection + fresh ideas for family medicine. Who else is in?

👉 Register here:

Hosted by the American Academy of Family Physicians. https://t.co/4xcTf0JCAU

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

Family Docs take care of the whole person including mental health issues #mentalhealth #famdoc @aafp https://t.co/T4TWv3NxTX

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

Nearly 40% of all mental health care happens in primary care offices. Family physicians are often the first — and sometimes the only — lifeline for patients with depression, anxiety and substance use disorder, especially in underserved communities. We need to invest in primary care to close these gaps. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
https://t.co/awtjcpqooT

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

Over the next several weeks, the United States Congress will have a debate about the future of the Medicaid program. Medicaid is a large health insurance program that impacts the lives of 78 million people, 7 million of whom are children. While there are certainly areas where the program could/should be improved, its importance to individuals and communities is not always well understood.

As with any policy debate, we should start with a basic understanding of who is impacted by the program. With this said, let’s better understand who the 78 million Medicaid patients are:

▪️ Children - 31.2 million
▪️ Low-income Adults - 15.6 million
▪️ Elderly Adults (65+) - 9.3 million
▪️ People with Disabilities - 15.6 million
▪️ Long-term Care Beneficiaries - 7.8 million
▪️ Pregnant Women 3.9 million

Now that we understand who is covered by Medicaid, it is important to understand the financing. The program not only impacts the federal budget, but it also impacts state budgets. While it is well known that Medicaid spends a significant amount of money to provide services to eligible individuals, it is less known how much the program cost on a per capita basis? So, how much does Medicaid spend per person as compared to the other 2 national programs: Medicare and Tricare.

As you can see from the chart below, Medicaid is quite efficient, spending less than $8,000 per person. In comparison, Medicare and Tricare spend twice as much per person.

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

So happy to all those future family physicians who have chosen the best specialty EVER!

[AAFP @aafp]

As measles cases continue to rise across the U.S., AAFP board member @doc_lovins spoke with @SELFmagazine about the signs and symptoms to watch out for and how patients can protect themselves and their families. https://t.co/8sn9RaxQPE

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

Its so important to have your own primary care physician. We should DEMAND a more robust primary care workforce and investment in those services. https://t.co/0hTmMtCbu1

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

How can we strengthen primary care in the U.S.?

✅Invest in value-based care
✅Invest in primary care training programs
✅Redirect GME funding

Read more from @TheGrahamCenter on the importance of building a robust primary care system. https://t.co/71RarVoNqm

[PhysiciansFoundation @PhysiciansFound]

“If you really want to help people and communities reduce #healthdisparities, manage disease and live healthier lives…,then you’ve got to put #PrimaryCare in communities around the country.” @rshawnm, CEO of @AAFP, discusses primary care with @statnews: https://t.co/Bucw9IzKSe

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

Glad I am here in Washington representing @aafp @AAFP_advocacy advocating for issues that affect family doctors #familymedicine #AAFP #primarycare

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

The U.S. faces a physician shortage made worse by the pandemic. The FY23 omnibus takes small steps to address this by adding 200 additional Medicare GME slots & reauthorizing the Conrad 30 program to support IMGs working in underserved communities. https://t.co/TO5v4rGF3r

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

Being a part of the @aafp leadership has been so enlightening to the inner workings of medicine. Make a difference in the @AAFP and apply today! https://t.co/rtatS1pyVc #FamilyPhysicians #MedTwitter #AAFPleader #FMRevolution

[AAFP @aafp]

🎉 Congratulations to new members of the #AAFP Board of Directors. @KishaDavismd, @familydocwonk and @doc_lovins will each serve a 3-year term. https://t.co/Cr31bq2hwN #AAFPFMX

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

Happy and excited for the next 3 years on the @aafp Board of directors

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

#DPCSummit glad to be here listening to some great DPC docs

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

"The world rewards you for value provided, not time spent."

–@JamesClear. Just not in medicine YET

[Indiana Academy of Family Physicians @INFamilyDocs]

We've partnered with our primary care colleagues @IND_AAP to urge mask-wearing in schools - and to fight disinformation. https://t.co/ivTYZ2xjQq #maskup #VaccinesWork #indiana

[Indianapolis Motor Speedway @IMS]

The National Vaccine Month of Action bus is taking a lap around #IMS before vaccinations start today!

With our @IU_Health friends, we're hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic from 12-2 at @IMSMuseum.

Sign up to get your shot today!

Full Details: https://t.co/rFkiTvmFxB

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

@IMS @IU_Health @IMSMuseum Glad to represent Indiana physicians 😊

[Indianapolis Motor Speedway @IMS]

To kickoff today’s vaccination at #IMS, frontline workers from @IU_Health kissed the bricks!

Get your vaccine at @IMSMuseum today until 2 PM.

Full Details: https://t.co/rFkiTvmFxB

[AAFP Advocacy @AAFP_advocacy]

Welcome to the new @AAFPadvocacy twitter account; we’re excited you’re here! Join the discussion on the #Fight4FamMed and follow along for updates on issues and policies important to family physicians and their patients.

[Teresa Lovins @doc_lovins]

@rshawnm @docshanep Scope creep is real