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FFFM | Lawmaker Spotlight: Physician Voices Shaping Health Policy
    David Tully, AAFP vice president of government relations, speaks with U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy, MD, a family physician and former Utah state legislator, about why he chose family medicine, how having more clinicians in public office can lead to bipartisan physician collaboration on health care policy and the need for greater professional autonomy. We also hear from U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter, MD, a pulmonary/critical care physician and former Oregon state legislator who helped pass a state law expanding naloxone access, about how policy affects public health. She also discusses harms from cutting Medicaid and Medicare and allowing ACA premium tax credits to expire, the need for long-term Medicare payment reform and less administrative burden, and pushing back against misinformation and threats to evidence-based medicine.    Topics by Timestamp  00:00 Show intro and guest  00:50 Why family medicine  02:55 From clinic to Congress  04:51 Surprises in Washington  08:08 Doctors shaping policy  13:46 Advice on running for office  18:00 Dr. Kennedy wrap-up  18:25 Meet Dr. Maxine Dexter  19:03 Policy meets medicine  21:02 HR1 and Medicaid fallout  24:31 Fixing physician payment  28:43 Defending science and trust  33:50 Dr. Dexter’s advice to physicians    Additional Resources  Rep. Mike Kennedy, MD  Rep. Maxine Dexter, MD  AAFP H.R. 1 advocacy  AAFP member resource page: H.R. 1  Fighting for Family Medicine podcast: How H.R. 1 Will Affect Family Medicine  AAFP Advocacy Ambassadors   Advocate for Family Medicine   AAFP Chapter Advocacy   The Academy’s Family Medicine Advocacy Summit    Disclaimer: Copyright 2026, 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. The 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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