Finishing 2021 Strong
Build Back Better presents an enormous opportunity to advance a number of AAFP priorities, which is why we’re fighting to get it passed and deliver wins for family physicians and their patients before the end of the year.
AAFP Wins in MPFS Final Rule
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.
AAFP Calls for Streamlined Vaccination Push
In a letter to the White House, the Academy expressed strong support for the administration’s latest efforts to vaccinate Americans against COVID-19 while urging several strategies to fully leverage — and better support — family physicians in the fight.
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.