While visiting chapters as an AAFP Board member, I’ve had the opportunity to observe the great work you are doing to lead family physicians forward, truly encapsulating the AAFP’s vision “to transform health care to achieve optimal health for everyone.”
I have been energized by the work our chapters are doing: pushing for greater investment in family medicine, implementing novel care delivery models to help increase payment and so much more. I enjoyed the privilege of sitting by your side in educational meetings learning more about the benefits of augmented intelligence, the nuances of regulatory changes, and the excitement of direct primary care and value-based care.
It’s time to enhance the AAFP’s valuable work for our members and deploy bold new ideas. I am listening and hear your desire to decrease administrative burden and promote opportunities for physician well-being.
I look forward to continuing our work together attacking the key issues we face day to day and attracting more students into family medicine. Rest assured, I will deploy my years of leadership experience and vast networking to fight for you addressing core medical issues.
I am Karen Smith, respectfully, asking for your vote. Together, we will lead family medicine to the forefront of health care.