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AAFP Advocacy

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Official account for AAFP Government Relations. Follow us for updates on the issues and policies important to family physicians and their patients.

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RRC is excited to support the #SeniorsAct in the 119th Congress, a vital step towards streamlining the prior authorization process and eliminating unnecessary delays and denials of medically necessary care for seniors. #FixPriorAuth

RRC is excited to support the #SeniorsAct in the 119th Congress, a vital step towards streamlining the prior authorization process and eliminating unnecessary delays and denials of medically necessary care for seniors. #FixPriorAuth
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Around 280,000 kindergarteners were not vaccinated against measles during the 2023-24 school year. TAFP member Emily Briggs joined the Motherly Podcast to talk about the critical importance of vaccination as measles outbreaks continue across the country:

Around 280,000 kindergarteners were not vaccinated against measles during the 2023-24 school year. <a href="/TXFamilyDocs/">TAFP</a> member <a href="/ebriggsmd/">Emily Briggs</a> joined the <a href="/MotherlyMedia/">Motherly</a> Podcast to talk about the critical importance of vaccination as measles outbreaks continue across the country:
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The AAFP and other health organizations urged Congressional leaders to reconsider their approach to federal loans for medical and dental students to ensure that the country can continue to produce much-needed physicians and dentists to care for a growing population. Read the

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The #AAFP is calling on the Senate to reject health care provisions in the #reconciliation package. For millions of Americans, #Medicaid is the gateway to critical, often life-saving care. Constricting the program does not eliminate health care needs; it simply delays care,

The #AAFP is calling on the Senate to reject health care provisions in the #reconciliation package. For millions of Americans, #Medicaid is the gateway to critical, often life-saving care. Constricting the program does not eliminate health care needs; it simply delays care,
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The AAFP wrote to House Committee on Education & Workforce Committee on Education & Workforce Democrats to express concerns about the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan, which includes provisions that would cap federal student loan borrowing amounts at levels below the average cost of medical school & would undermine the

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The AAFP and other health organizations urged Congressional leaders to reconsider their approach to federal loans for medical and dental students to ensure that the country can continue to produce much-needed physicians and dentists to care for a growing population. Read the

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Supporting loan repayment programs is key to strengthening the primary care workforce. AAFP president Dr. Jen Brull wrote in Washington Times Opinion that programs and legislation like PSLF, NHSC & the REDI Act help talented, passionate physicians to practice primary care and family

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The AAFP wrote to House Committee on Education & Workforce Committee on Education & Workforce Democrats to express concerns about the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan, which includes provisions that would cap federal student loan borrowing amounts at levels below the average cost of medical school & would undermine the

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Vaccines are still safe, effective and save lives, and the COVID-19 vaccine is still proven to reduce hospitalization and deaths. The science hasn't changed; our #vaccine policy shouldn't change.

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Supporting loan repayment programs is key to strengthening the primary care workforce. AAFP president Dr. Jen Brull wrote in Washington Times Opinion that programs and legislation like PSLF, NHSC & the REDI Act help talented, passionate physicians to practice primary care and family

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Family physicians often serve as the first - or maybe only - stop on a patient’s path to mental wellness. AAFP President Jen Brull joined the Health Matters podcast from @mayoclinicpress to talk about how patients can open up about mental health concerns with their primary care

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Supporting loan repayment programs is key to strengthening the primary care workforce. AAFP president Dr. Jen Brull wrote in Washington Times Opinion that programs and legislation like PSLF, NHSC & the REDI Act help talented, passionate physicians to practice primary care and family

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The AAFP American Academy of Pediatrics ACP ACOG Action American Psychiatric Association AOA urged the Senate to chart a better course for health care. This includes: ➡️protecting patients’ access to affordable health insurance, ➡️maintaining full access to loan borrowing and student loan

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Prior authorization creates red tape for physicians and delays the care patients need. Hear from Dr. Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, AAFP President, on why passing the #SeniorsAct matters. #FixPriorAuth

Prior authorization creates red tape for physicians and delays the care patients need. Hear from Dr. Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, <a href="/aafp/">AAFP</a> President, on why passing the #SeniorsAct matters. #FixPriorAuth