Advocacy
OAFP Presents Resolution Decriminalizing Abortion at AAFP Congress of Members
October 1, 2019
In September 2019, OAFP delegates submitted resolution # 2 to the national congress of delegates. The “Decriminalization of Abortion Provision” resolution was discussed and passed […]
OAFP Joins AAFP in calling for renewal of Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Funding
February 20, 2019
On February 20, OAFP called on Oregon Senators Merkley and Wyden to support the passage of the “Training the Next Generation of Primary Care Doctors […]
OAFP, Oregon ACP, and Oregon Pediatric Society Submit Public Comment on Proposed Immigration Rule Change
December 18, 2018
On December 10, 2018, Oregon’s three primary care associations joined together to submit comment to the Federal Register in opposition to the administration’s proposed rule […]
OAFP Joins Oregon ACP in Statement on Gun Safety
November 12, 2018
The leaders of OAFP recognize that our members hold a range of perspectives on policies related to gun safety. Civil debate at our recent Congress […]
Responding to Dr. Buehler: Primary Care Opposes Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions
October 15, 2018
On October 15, 2018, in response to Dr. Knute Buehler’s statements on vaccination exemptions during the October 9 gubernatorial debate, OAFP leaders worked with the […]
OAFP Comments on the 2019 CMS Proposed Rule
September 7, 2018
On September 7, 2018, OAFP submitted comments to CMS weighing in on the 2019 Medicare proposed rule. In many ways the goals CMS is trying […]
OAFP Urges Health Care Access for Asylum-Seekers in Sheridan
July 7, 2018
On July 7, 2018, OAFP sent letters to the Portland Field Office Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to the warden at the […]