As a practicing family physician, briefed on health care and expert in the needs of your patients, you're a uniquely valuable constituent to your elected officials.
They count on your knowledge and insights. And your practice and your community benefit when your state and federal leaders understand what family medicine does — as well as what the specialty needs to thrive.
Lend Your Voice
Have a minute? Use our Speak Out tool to amplify your voice and help shape the future of family medicine.
The recently released 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule proposed rule confirms that family physicians need an annual update to Medicare payment rates to account for inflation.
Ask your lawmakers to support the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), which would provide physicians with an annual inflation-based payment update tied to the Medicare Economic Index.
CMS recently finalized two rules intended to streamline prior authorization processes, implement electronic prior authorization, and improve transparency across payers, as well as address inappropriate coverage denials in Medicare Advantage.
Tell your lawmakers to make these rules permanent by passing the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 8702/S. 4532).
Congress’ recent reauthorization of the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program increases funding but expires Dec. 31 — creating instability and a reduction in the number of residents participating in this important program. The THCGME Program plays a vital role in training the next generation of primary care physicians and addressing the shortage and maldistribution of physicians.
Urge Congress to pass legislation that makes a long-term investment in the primary care workforce.
Meet With Your Legislator
Help connect the dots between policies and the work you’re doing when lawmakers return to your district.
Track Legislation
Track congressional bills with the potential to affect family physicians and know where your legislators stand on these issues.
Become an Ambassador
Advocacy Ambassadors are paired with elected officials who are supportive of the priorities of the family medicine specialty.
Talking Points and Lobbying Tips
Take charge of your time with a legislator with Academy fact sheets on the issues and the protocols.
Advocate Spotlight: Dr. Alex McDonald's Path to Public Service
From an initial all-member advocacy meeting to his election to the Claremont Unified School District Board of Education, Dr. McDonald has found ways to advocate for family physicians and the patients they serve. Listen as he shares his perspectives on how the advocacy process is fulfilling for him personally and professionally.
Deepen Your Advocacy
Donate to FamMedPAC
FamMedPAC backs our advocacy pushes and boosts our D.C. presence by providing support to candidates working to build alliances with family medicine.
Join FMAN
Join the Family Medicine Action Network community and get in on conversations your peers have about policy and improving U.S. health care.
Attend FMAS
Family Medicine Advocacy Summit provides an excellent opportunity for AAFP members to cement relationships with elected officials.