FFFM | March 2025 Advocacy Rounds

In this Advocacy Rounds update on the Inside Family Medicine podcast, AAFP Government Relations Vice President David Tully recaps a visit to Capitol Hill this month with the Academy’s president, president-elect and Board Chair. These AAFP leaders held productive meetings with members of Congress and their staffs, advocating to protect Medicaid, reform Medicare physician payment and reauthorize the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education program. This episode also outlines immediate actions that AAFP members can take to advocate for these and other issues, both online (via the Academy’s Speak Out tool) and in person (at the upcoming Family Medicine Advocacy Summit). You’ll find links below. Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Welcome to Fighting for Family Medicine for the March edition of Advocacy Rounds 00:34 The AAFP’s March leadership advocacy fly-in 01:22 Why AAFP members should join the Academy’s Advocacy Ambassadors program 02:06 Attend the Academy’s 2025 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit 02:34 Our advocacy supporting the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 03:17 Update on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation’s termination of some models 04:07 Update on student loan debt policy, including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program 05:37 Latest health IT advocacy 06:33 Telehealth advocacy update 07:24 Conclusion Related Resources AAFP Advocacy Ambassadors Medicaid Speakout Family Medicine Advocacy Summit | AAFP Friends of AHRQ letter AAFP Advocacy Topics: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AAFP Voices: In D.C., AAFP Leaders Call on Congress to Support Family Medicine AAFP Voices: We’re Getting Answers for You About Loan Forgiveness and CMMI Model Terminations AAFP letter on proposed cybersecurity rule AAFP letter on proposed rule affecting telehealth Disclaimer:  Copyright 2025, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent those of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice. The AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use. Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.