(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is encouraged to see that the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2027 proposal includes a $1 million increase for the HRSA Preventive Medicine Residency Program, a critical investment in our nation’s physician workforce that will be used to train the next generation of physicians in the ABMS-recognized specialty of Preventive Medicine.
“We thank the House LHHS Subcommittee for indicating the need to invest in the Preventive Medicine workforce and encourage the Senate to build on this work to meet the needs of our nation,” stated ACPM President Dr. Jill Waalen. “With less than 0.5% of U.S. physicians being certified in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, we must make every effort to transform our reactive, fragmented health system to one that puts Prevention First – starting with training and certifying more physicians in Preventive Medicine.”
Additional funding for Preventive Medicine training will not only work to address instances of physician staffing shortages, but also reduce healthcare costs in the long run – making it a wise investment for the future. The training and support of Preventive Medicine physicians is essential to strengthening the nation’s health through workforce development, and is a strong step to incorporate prevention throughout healthcare.
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About ACPM:
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is a professional medical society representing approximately 2,000 physicians, dedicated to the practice of preventive medicine; improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families, communities, and populations through disease prevention and health promotion. For more information about ACPM, visit www.acpm.org.
