• FFFM | How Our Advocacy Works

  • Jan 29 2025
  • Length: 7 mins
  • Podcast

FFFM | How Our Advocacy Works

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  • 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 Letter to President-elect Trump AAFP Letter to the 119th Congress 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) AAFP Voices: A Lot Will Change After Election Day. Our Care for Patients Won’t  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.  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.
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