Family Medicine Advocacy Summit
Monday, May 21 - Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Read about FMAS
Shawn Martin, senior vice president of advocacy, practice advancement and policy, lays out the event in the AAFP's In the Trenches blog.
Read about FMAS
Shawn Martin, senior vice president of advocacy, practice advancement and policy, lays out the event in the AAFP's In the Trenches blog.
Fight for Family Medicine in the Nation’s Capital
Join the fight for family medicine in Washington, DC, at the annual Family Medicine Advocacy Summit. Learn about the legislative issues facing family medicine and best practices for lobbying. The summit provides an opportunity to share your experience in family medicine– in your own voice– with your Representatives and Senators.
Please check back often for Summit updates, and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions at grassroots@aafp.org.
Hotel Information
FMAS 2018 will be held at the:
Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill
525 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
The AAFP room block at the Washington Hotel is now sold out. However, there are a number of alternative hotels nearby. Please note that there is no established AAFP block at these hotels, but the following are very close/walkable to the Washington Court Hotel:
Kimpton George Hotel(www.hotelgeorge.com) (0.2 miles)
15 E St NW, Washington, DC 20001
202-347-4200
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill(washingtondc.regency.hyatt.com) (0.2 miles)
400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
202-737-1234
See Also
- Video: Lobbying 101 (4:53 minutes)
| Monday, May 21, 2018 | |
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| Monday, May 21, 2018: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 8:00 - 8:20 a.m. | Welcome & Introduction of Conference Issues – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 8:20 - 8:30 a.m. | Introduction of Special Guests – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. | Physician-Focused and Advanced Payment Models – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. | Health Care Coverage – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 10:30 – 11:15 am | The U.S. Opioid Crisis – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Legislative Priorities – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | State Delegation Planning Lunch – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. | A Media Perspective on the Nation's Capital – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. | AAFP Advocacy Resources – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Political Update |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions: TBA |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: | 1. Using Data to Improve Advocacy – Executive Room |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: | 2. Media Communications for Advocacy – Springwood |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: | 3. Key Contacts Advocacy Training – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 3:30 - 3:45 p.m. | Break |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. | Family Physician Workforce – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. | State Delegation Planning – Grand Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | FamMedPAC & Grassroots Reception – Atrium Ballroom |
| Monday, May 21, 2018: After 6:30 p.m. | Dinner on your own |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2018: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast – Grand Ballroom |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2018: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Congressional Champions of Primary Care Awards – Grand Ballroom |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2018: 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Visits to Congressional Offices |
FMAS Conference Documents
- Leave-behind: Congressional Primary Care Caucus(2 page PDF)
- Leave-behind: Improve Maternal Mortality(2 page PDF)
- Leave-behind: Rural Graduate Medical Education Innovation(2 page PDF)
- Leave-behind: Standard Primary Care Benefit in High Deductible Health Plans(2 page PDF)
- Leave-behind: Support Opioid Crisis Solutions(2 page PDF)
Access the FMAS 2018 Event via the AAFP Events App
Want to build your FMAS schedule and stay updated on the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit? The AAFP Events App(app.core-apps.com) is available for Apple, Android, and mobile devices and contains a link to download the 2018 FMAS Event.
Download the 2018 FMAS event before arriving at the conference and use it to:
- Build your schedule
- Connect with your fellow attendees
- Receive event updates
- Download sessions materials directly to your device
Note: to receive information about possible schedule changes, make sure you allow the app to send notifications.
Registration and Fees
Registration for the 2018 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit is full and now closed.
Attendee Type | On or Before Early Bird Date
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Attendee Type :General Attendee | On or Before Early Bird Date : $250 | After Early Bird Date : $300
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Attendee Type :Students/Residents | On or Before Early Bird Date : $150 | After Early Bird Date : $150
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Sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians, FMAS educates participants on family medicine’s legislative priority issues, trains attendees on how to lobby on Capitol Hill, and allows participants to put these skills to use with federal legislators and their staff. Advocacy is a high priority of the AAFP and every family physician and educator can learn how to be effective in Washington and at home.
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