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
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