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Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
We Can Put More FPs Where They’re Most Needed. Here’s How.
It’s been almost 25 years since Congress added this many Medicare GME residency slots: 1,000. That’s why the AAFP is pushing CMS for rule-making that delivers primary care to more Americans.
Posted at 06:00AM Jun 22, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Congress Is Listening to Us About Rural Health Care
Two new bills in Congress reflect diligent advocacy by the Academy and its members, but more work remains.
Posted at 07:00AM Jun 08, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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Tuesday May 25, 2021
Chipping Away at the Burdens of Prior Authorization
From supporting Medicare Advantage legislation to offering new testimony about telehealth, the Academy is pushing hard to overhaul prior authorization.
Posted at 07:00AM May 25, 2021
by Stephanie Quinn
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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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