Karen Johnson

Focused on making healthcare work better for more people at a cost they can afford. Change is possible through honest talk and collaboration. Independent Voice.

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

I have scrolled through the "experts" telling us why primary care is so hard and how to fix it. The "fix" starts with greater investment (real money, not incentives) and then with getting rid of all the administrative trash that clutters the days of primary care physicians.

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

I am so saddened and angry about what took place in Kansas City today. A day of celebration and joy that evolved into a tragedy because of gun violence - an all too common experience in the US. My thoughts are with those individuals and families impacted by this horrific act.

[SFurrMD @sfurrmd]

The latest issue of @FPMJournal includes an informative rundown of how the @aafp helps state chapters, advocates, members, policymakers and others identify opportunities to increase primary care investment. https://t.co/6vbqwEQzwM

[Douglas Henley, MD, FAAFP @fammedfeisty]

Congrats Shawn! Well done you!!

[Margot Savoy MD, MPH, FAAFP @MargotSavoy]

#AAFPCOD TownHall Resources- The compensation survey opportunity mentioned by @rshawnm is available here:
https://t.co/mUaBojDPRh

[Christopher Koller @CKollerMilbank]

How Can Primary Care Be Improved in the U.S.? | MedPage Today
Payment, access and training are the places to start
⁦@PCPCC⁩ ⁦@commonwealthfnd⁩ ⁦@MHQP⁩ ⁦@TheABFM⁩ ⁦@AAFP_advocacy⁩ https://t.co/wp84bAKf7q

[Karen Johnson @kjohnson8301]

@lisabari @jlittleonhealth @jlritzo @civitas4health A powerhouse team for sure!!! And gracious, fun, generous, super smart, savvy, etc, etc!!!

[Jessie Hellmann @jessiehellmann]

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure announced at Energy & Commerce hearing today the agency will no longer issue warnings to hospitals not making "good faith" effort to comply with price transparency rules. They'll move straight to the "corrective action" phase.

[Christopher Koller @CKollerMilbank]

@EGolberstein Game on: Lots of interesting things when monkeying w 20 percent of economy. Consider the seven states following MA trying to get their hands around affordability and commercial prices. How about 1115 waivers in OR and MA? NC and its big BH initiative? 17 states doing PC spend?

[Karen Johnson @kjohnson8301]

@fammedfeisty Absolutely!!!

[Karen Johnson @kjohnson8301]

The AAFP is working hard to ensure family physicians have great work experiences. We would love to hear from you!

[AAFP @aafp]

Tell us, what's something every family physician should negotiate for in an employment contract? Share your thoughts!

[Karen Johnson @kjohnson8301]

Congrats to all the new family physicians and welcome to the family!!! 👏👏👏

[AAFP @aafp]

You made history! Congratulations to the next generation of family physicians—the largest class on record. 🎉 #Match2023 https://t.co/FISNoU6mpi

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

A strong public health workforce is crucial to sustain healthy, resilient communities and respond to future disease threats. Strengthening public health systems means investing in STAFF, not just stuff. https://t.co/8Z4ds0cqg8

[Christopher Koller @CKollerMilbank]

"We need countries “to make a radical reorientation of their health systems toward primary care.” This is how we will make a real recovery from the pandemic — and be prepared for the next one. " @Atul_Gawande @PCPCC @NACHC @AAFP_advocacy @FamiliesUSA
https://t.co/4fqg52o9rm

[Karen Johnson @kjohnson8301]

Opinion | The Aftermath of a Pandemic Requires as Much Focus as the Start - The New York Times https://t.co/P9VdLdqq6y

[Farzad Mostashari @Farzad_MD]

1/ today, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) adopted a set of guiding principles for value-based payments for primary care

I wasn't asked to review, but I believe that payers, purchasers, and policymakers should adopt this list as their own- or explain why not:

[National Alliance @ntlalliancehlth]

"Primary care is the only component of US healthcare system where more supply equates with better outcomes, at a more affordable cost. Employers play an important role in ensuring we invest more & differently in primary care." - @aafp's Karen Johnson/@kjohnson8301 #NatAllForum

[Shawn Martin @rshawnm]

Excited to share this news 👇 Make plans to join @PC4America for a robust discussion about the value of primary care to patients and communities.

[Karen Johnson @kjohnson8301]

I’ll be joining the conversation on #primarycare at the @ntlalliancehlth's 2022 Annual Forum, Nov. 7-9. Proud to represent #family medicine. @aafp @AAFP_advocacy
https://t.co/s0SisoK6ua #NatAllForum #employeehealth