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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Moving in the Right Direction on Menthol
A proposed federal ban on menthol and other cigarette flavors is a big win for AAFP advocacy — and essential to achieving health equity.
Posted at 07:00AM May 12, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Log In, Fight for Family Medicine, Log Off
This is the last week to register for the AAFP’s all-virtual 2021 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, which will be held May 18-19.
Posted at 06:00AM Apr 27, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
A Maternal Health Breakthrough and a PCF Model Update
CMS has given Illinois the go-ahead for 12 months’ postpartum Medicaid coverage, reflecting an AAFP advocacy goal.
Posted at 10:08AM Apr 13, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Strengthening the ACA Starts With Payment Parity
The drumbeat behind the Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act and other legislation to improve the ACA is getting louder. The bill would bring sorely needed improvement to primary care payment.
Posted at 06:00AM Mar 31, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Our Advocacy Is Building Momentum for Primary Care
From passage of the American Rescue Plan Act to a welcome increase in Medicare payment for the COVID-19 vaccines, the AAFP is charting big family medicine wins.
Posted at 06:45AM Mar 18, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Blitzing for Family Medicine
The AAFP’s president and Board last week made an intensive lobbying push in a series of virtual advocacy meetings with congressional members and staff.
Posted at 06:00AM Mar 02, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
It’s Time to Double Down on Payment Parity
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the urgent need for Medicaid primary care payment to be at least equal to the Medicare rate. Parity is also how we ensure a more robust pipeline.
Posted at 07:00AM Feb 17, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Executive Orders Bring Wins for Family Medicine
The AAFP sees its advocacy rewarded in several of President Biden’s recent executive orders.
Posted at 07:00AM Feb 04, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Encouraging Signs in Washington for Family Medicine
There’s reason to hope that the incoming administration is ready to recognize primary care’s importance as it works to improve vaccination efforts and health care policy as a whole.
Posted at 06:00AM Jan 21, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
New Year, New Paradigm(s)
President-elect Biden says it’s going to take patience, persistence and determination to beat this virus. It’s also going to take primary care.
Posted at 06:00AM Jan 06, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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