AAFP Sharpens Focus on Behavioral Health Care
The Academy is calling for policy that recognizes — and properly supports — family physicians’ front-line work against the nation's growing mental health crisis.
New Teaching Health Center Boost Is Win for Family Medicine
The Health Resources and Services Administration's recent announcement that it would allocate $19.2 million to strengthen community-based residency programs for primary care and dental residents in rural and underserved areas marks a significant victory for AAFP advocacy.
AAFP Wins in the 2022 MPFS
The 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule and Quality Payment Program final rule delivers several family medicine wins following staunch Academy advocacy — including a long-overdue increase to clinical labor pricing.
Working for Our Members in Washington
We've got wins to share! Examining the Academy's critical advocacy campaigns as the battle to sustain, support and strengthen family medicine moves forward. Check out the latest in the fight for the specialty.
AAFP Engages the Biden-Harris Administration
The Academy is working with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on priorities that promote the interests of family physicians and the importance of primary care. Follow the AAFP’s advocacy work with the new White House.
Advocacy By Topic
Stay informed on both state and federal issues. Learn how the AAFP is advancing family medicine via letters and statements on the issues facing family physicians.
Congressional Primary Care Caucus
The bipartisan Congressional Primary Care Caucus educates members of Congress and their staffs on critical primary care issues affecting their districts and advocates for policies that strengthen U.S. primary care.