In 2009, the House and Senate passed health care reform bills. In early 2010, Congress will work to merge these two bills and send a final version back to each chamber for passage. We’re watching carefully to ensure that key primary care provisions are addressed, including the unsustainable formula in Medicare that determines the payment rate for physicians.
We’ll keep you informed as events unfold, be sure to check back here for updates.
Health Care Reform 2009-2010
AAFP calls on Congress for meaningful health system reform.
Joint Letter Regarding the Public Investment Fund in the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962)
(3-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(3-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Letter Regarding the Senate Manager's Amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(5-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(5-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Letter to Senate Regarding Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act -- December 2, 2009
(4-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(4-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Legislative Summary: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Senate Bill)
(8-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(8-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Letter to Senate Regarding Motion to Proceed on The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(2-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Letter Regarding H.R. 3962 and 3961 (House Health Reform Bills) -- November 3, 2009
(3-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(3-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Legislative Summary: America's Healthy Future Act (Senate Finance Committee Bill)
(25-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(25-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Letter Regarding America's Healthy Future Act (Senate Finance Committee Bill)
(4-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(4-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Legislative Summary: America's Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200)
(7-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(7-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Letter Regarding America's Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200)
(5-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(5-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Legislative Summary: The Affordable Health Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee Bill)
(3-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(3-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Letter Regarding The Affordable Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee Bill)
(14-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(14-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Health Care Reform: FAQ's
-- Frequently asked questions (and answers) on AAFP policies and health care reform legislation.
Telephone Town Hall Meetings
-- Listen to AAFP officers answer questions from members about health care reform and the Academy's position on pending legislation.
Information for Your Patients -- Download this one-page overview of the health reform debate, designed to help educate your patients.
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)
AAFP Connect for Reform (Members Only)
-- Join AAFP Connect for Reform, an e-campaign to keep you informed about health care reform efforts in Washington and provide opportunities for you to get involved.
Heal Health Care Now
-- The American Academy of Family Physicians has partnered with the Herndon Alliance to develop Heal Health Care Now, an initiative that supports meaningful health care reform.
Speak Out for Health Care Reform
-- Email your elected officials or write a letter to the editor of your local paper in support of health care reform.
AAFP News Now
-- Actions on health reform are happening at a rapid pace. Stay informed on the latest developments, including AAFP's positions on health reform.
Federal Advocacy
Health Care Reform 2009-2010
