Family Medicine PAC
Oct 29, 2019 - FamMedPAC is the only political action committee focused on family medicine. Join us as we advocate on behalf of family physicians and their patients.
Advocacy : Contribute
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/donate/fammedpac.html
Lobbying 101
Oct 29, 2019 - Make the most of your upcoming congressional meeting by learning about lobbying, which is an important part of the advocacy process.
Advocacy : Get Involved
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/involved/toolkit/advocacy-resources/lobbying101.html
Congress 101
Oct 29, 2019 - Learn more about Congress so you can jump start your advocacy efforts on behalf of family medicine.
Advocacy : Get Involved
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/involved/toolkit/advocacy-resources/congress101.html
Prevention and Public Health
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates for primary care-centered public health and preventive medicine policies.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth.html
Injury Prevention and Violence
Oct 15, 2019 - Primary care providers play a crucial role in responding to safety and violence concerns. The AAFP shares policies relevant to the care of these situations.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth/safety.html
Improving Health Care Coverage
Oct 15, 2019 - Learn about the AAFP's advocacy work around changes in health care coverage systems and processes, including changes to the ACA, CHIP, and more.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/coverage.html
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP supports the continuing development and improvement of CHIP, which cares for uninsured children and is a vital part of the primary care system.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/coverage/chip.html
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Oct 15, 2019 - Information for family physicians from the AAFP as the health care reform established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) take effect.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/coverage/aca.html
Medicaid Coverage
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates for fair, effective Medicaid regulations impacting family physicians and their patients.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/coverage/medicaid.html
End-of-Life Care
Oct 15, 2019 - Learn how the AAFP is supporting federal efforts to cover voluntary discussions between physicians and patients about end-of-life care plans.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/delivery/end-of-life.html
Health Information Technology
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP's advocacy work around health information technology aims to improve communication between patients, family physicians, payers, and pharmacies.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/hit.html
Electronic Health Records
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP believes EHRs are vital to the expansion of primary care and the medical home model of care delivery but should be accessible and affordable.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/hit/emr.html
Navigating Legal Issues
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates on behalf of family physicians in an increasingly complex legal environment, such as simplifying administrative burden and HIPAA.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/legal.html
Antitrust / Collective Negotiation -- Legal Issues
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates updating antitrust laws impacting family physicians and for the inclusion of health insurance companies within the antitrust scope.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/legal/antitrust.html
Patient Privacy (HIPAA) -- Legal Issues
Oct 15, 2019 - Information on HIPAA from the AAFP, including regulations around patient privacy and how the AAFP is monitoring the impact on primary care.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/legal/hipaa.html
Medical Liability -- Legal Issues
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP supports medical liability reform of regulation that continue to have a negative impact on the cost of health care for patients and physicians.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/legal/liability.html
Administrative Simplification -- Legal Issues
Oct 15, 2019 - Reducing administrative burden is a critical step in protecting the overall well-being of family physicians and reducing the cost of health care.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/legal/simplification.html
Transparency -- Legal Issues
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP affirms the need for effective transparency laws, but advocates for a process that avoids expensive and complicated administration for physicians.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/legal/transparency.html
Protecting Physician Payment
Oct 15, 2019 - Stay current on Medicare payment policies, APMs, and the AAFP's work to advocate for physician payment that does not add to administrative complexity.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/payment.html
Medicare Physician Payment -- Physician Payment Advocacy
Oct 15, 2019 - With the repeal of the SGR, family physicians can focus more on caring for their Medicare patients without worrying about interruptions in payment.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/payment/medicare.html
Environmental Concerns in Public Health
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates for public health and prevention policies that support the work of family physicians and primary care.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth/environmental.html
Vaccines/Immunizations
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP supports affordable access to vaccinations and immunizations, which are invaluable for keeping patients healthy across the lifespan.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth/immunization.html
Obesity Prevention and Treatment
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates for health care policies that address the significant health impact of obesity.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth/obesity.html
Preventive Health
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP supports efforts to promote wellness and preventive public health care.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth/prevstrategy.html
Prescription Drug Issues
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP recognizes the significant problems prescription drug issues present and works to combat this public health concern.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth/rxabuse.html
Tobacco Use
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates for the prevention and treatment of tobacco and nicotine addiction, including the use of e-cigarettes.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth/tobacco.html
Women's Health
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates for affordable access to important wellness and preventive health care for women.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/pubhealth/women.html
Building the Family Physician Workforce
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP believes primary care physicians are vital to the health of our nation, so we work to promote programs, initiatives, and funding to support it.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/workforce.html
Medical Student Debt
Oct 15, 2019 - The cost of medical education can impact the specialty of family medicine. The AAFP supports alternative funding strategies for family medicine students.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/workforce/debt.html
Scope of Practice
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP believes family physicians are uniquely qualified to lead coordinated care teams of allied health professionals in providing care for patients.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/workforce/scope.html
Graduate Medical Education
Oct 15, 2019 - Investment in the primary care workforce is vital, so the AAFP seeks to preserve funding for GME residency programs in family medicine.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/workforce/gme.html
Title VII of the Public Health Service Act
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP calls on Congress to protect and increase funding for the Title VII program, as it is a key component in building the family physician workforce.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/workforce/title-vii.html
Medicare Coverage
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP advocates for primary care physicians and their patients by calling for expanded health care coverage, including Medicare coverage.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/coverage/medicare.html
Health Care Delivery
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP supports access to basic health care services for all people that improves health outcomes via patient-centered, cost-effective care.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/delivery.html
Telehealth and Telemedicine
Oct 15, 2019 - Follow the AAFP's work on developing payment policies that support the exchange of medical info from one site to another through electronic communications.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/hit/telehealth.html
Alternative Payment Models -- Physician Payment Advocacy
Oct 15, 2019 - The AAFP recommends the study of APMs to inform regulatory changes on payment, including the merit-based incentive program and the primary care spend model.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/payment/apms.html
Direct Primary Care -- Physician Payment Advocacy
Oct 15, 2019 - provide health care in any ethical health care delivery system model, including the DPC practice setting.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/payment/dpc.html
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule -- Physician Payment Advocacy
Sep 19, 2019 - The AAFP summarizes details of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including regulatory requirements.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/payment/medicare-physician-fee-schedule.html
Interoperability
Sep 12, 2019 - The AAFP seeks to keep physicians concerns central as information technologies are integrated into an effective, patient centered health care system.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/hit/emr/interoperability.html
Analyzing AAFP Advocacy During the 115th Congress
Sep 11, 2019 - The Academy's Government Relations team is constantly fighting for family medicine and AAFP members on the Hill. Learn more about recent efforts.
Advocacy : Family Medicine Advocacy Wins
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/fm-wins.html
State Advocacy Webinars
Sep 11, 2019 - Learn about issues influencing health care and how AAFP constituent chapters are advancing family medicine-focused policies at the state level.
Advocacy : On the State Front
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/states/webinars.html
Health Insurance Marketplaces and CO-OPs
Aug 8, 2019 - The AAFP supports the increase to primary care access through health care marketplaces and consumer operated and oriented plans as presented in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/coverage/aca/marketplace.html
2019 Donors by Recognition Level
Aug 8, 2019 - 2019 FamMedPAC donors by club level
Advocacy : Contribute
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/donate/fammedpac/mem/recognition/2019bylevel.mem.html
Medical Home
Aug 5, 2019 - The AAFP believes the Medical Home model provides patients with a holistic and coordinated approach to health care.
Advocacy : Stay Informed
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/informed/delivery/medhome.html
State Legislative Issue Backgrounders
Jul 26, 2019 - State Legislative Issue Backgrounders from the AAFP Center for State Policy
Advocacy : On the State Front
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/states/backgrounders.html
Chapter Advocacy Webcast: Scope of Practice for Pharmacists
Jul 18, 2019 - In this webcast, the representatives from the AAFP, AMA, and Idaho AFP lead a discussion about state efforts to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice and best practices to address this legislative trend.
Advocacy : On the State Front
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/states/webinars/webcast-scope-pharmacists.mem.html
Primary Care Caucus
Jul 8, 2019 - The Primary Care Caucus focuses its efforts on an approach to advance primary care that is comprehensive, continuous, and connected.
Advocacy : Track and Discuss the Issues
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/track/primary-care-caucus.html
Chapter Advocacy Webcast: Vaccine Exemptions
Apr 22, 2019 - During this webcast, hear from experts on vaccine exemption trends and chapter experiences while advocating for strong vaccine laws.
Advocacy : On the State Front
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/states/webinars/webcast-vaccine-exemptions.mem.html
VoterVoice: State Chapter Advocacy Tools
Apr 22, 2019 - In this webcast, ;earn more about VoterVoice capabilities and the services available to chapters.
Advocacy : On the State Front
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/states/webinars/webcast-votervoice.mem.html
Health Care for All: Moving to a Primary Care-Based Health System in the U.S.
Apr 22, 2019 - Health Care for All: Moving to a Primary Care-Based Health System in the US gives the history of the AAFP and health care reform the plans moving forward.
Advocacy : Campaign Landing Pages
https://www.aafp.org/advocacy/act/hc-primer.html