The AAFP strongly urged the Department of Education to withdraw or overhaul the rule, warning that it would worsen the physician shortage and hinder access to care.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cemented Medicare primary care payment wins next year, which are outlined in the Academy’s summary of the final rule.
The 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule moves us closer to a health care system that prioritizes primary care, writes AAFP president, Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP.
This bipartisan caucus educates members of Congress and their staffs on critical primary care issues affecting their districts and advocates for policies that strengthen primary care.
Help us achieve a long-term solution in Medicare physician payment, address the administrative burdens you and your patients face daily, and back the next generation of family physicians.
This network pairs AAFP members with congressional leaders and elected officials supportive of priorities of family physicians to champion legislation and public policy.
Learn where your state stands on important, emerging issues related to primary care. Access toolkits, browse resources related to state advocacy, and connect with your state chapter.