AAFP Advocacy: Fighting for Family Medicine
Find out what the AAFP is doing to protect and promote the specialty of family medicine.
AAFP Advocacy Visible in 2024 Medicare Advantage Rulemaking
The Academy’s push for administrative simplification gained substantial ground in a proposed rule that would overhaul aspects of Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
Academy Renews Push for Medicare Add-on Code
The AAFP is urging adoption next year of a Medicare code that values the complexity of primary care and other office and outpatient evaluation and management visits.
Lowering of SUD Treatment Barriers Marks AAFP Win
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023's elimination of the X-waiver, an administrative hurdle slowing primary care’s response to the opioid crisis.
Working for Our Members in Washington
We have wins to share! Examine 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 interests of family physicians and importance of primary care. Follow the AAFP’s advocacy work with the 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.
Join the AAFP Key Contacts Program
Learn about our work to establish a network that pairs AAFP members with congressional leadership to help shape the future of family medicine policy.
Start with State Advocacy
Learn where your state stands related to emerging issues and access resources related to state advocacy.