As a new administration takes office and the 119th Congress begins its work, the Academy is in touch with both, advocating to center family medicine in the national health care conversation. In this episode of the Fighting for Family Medicine podcast, David Tully, vice president of Government Relations and a member of AAFP's advocacy team, talks about these latest advocacy efforts — and introduces a new way for Academy members to get involved.
Topics by Timestamp
01:10 What's in the AAFP's latest letters to the White House and Congress
02:51 What the Academy does to advocate beyond, and complementary to, this federal advocacy
03:30 Another vital element of the AAFP's advocacy: members
04:00 Introducing the Academy's new Advocacy Ambassador program for members
05:42 Save the date for our Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, coming in June.
06:18 Conclusion
Resources
The AAFP's Grassroots Advocacy Resources
AAFP Advocacy Wins
AAFP Chapter Advocacy
The AAFP and family medicine in 2024: Look Back, Move Forward
The Academy's Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (June 22-24): information and registration
Fighting for Family Medicine podcast: What the Election Means for Family Medicine (Dec. 13, 2024)
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