Good morning delegates, friends, and honored guests. I am Griffin Cupstid, and I have proudly called myself a family physician for 40 years. Family medicine is a specialty defined by its breadth and its resilience, and the arc of my career has reflected these qualities. From starting out in a small town practice to navigating the waves of corporate acquisitions, I’ve experienced the full spectrum of change in our profession. I’ve witnessed the shift in our business priorities from volume to value. I’ve celebrated the growing consensus that healthcare is a fundamental human right, and I’ve practiced medicine long enough to glimpse the arc of the moral universe as it bends—ever so slightly—toward justice. Through the years, this Academy has played an important role in bending the arc. And while progress can be frustratingly slow, the incremental achievements of our Academy are both tangible and consequential. At times, the expectation of continued progress has tempted m...
Griffin Cupstid, MD
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