{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FFFM | Inside the 2025 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit","description":" The AAFP just wrapped up its 2025 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, which brought more than 300 Academy members to Washington, D.C., to meet with their lawmakers and congressional staff and advance our policy goals. In this Fighting for Family Medicine podcast episode, David Tully, vice president of Government Relations for the Academy, talks with two FMAS participants. Members also hear how they can amplify their colleagues\u2019 in-person advocacy.  \u202f\u202fTopics by Timestamp\u202f\u202f  00:00 Welcome to Fighting for Family Medicine for a conversation with FMAS participants.  02:02 Introducing John Cawley, MD, of Colorado, chair of the AAFP\u2019s Commission on Federal and State Policy; and Laura Bowshier, MD, of Iowa, vice chair of the Family Medicine Political Action Committee\u2019s advisory board  02:48 Drs. Bowshier and Cawley talk about their top advocacy issues.  03:48 How Medicaid cuts would affect Dr. Bowshier\u2019s practice  05:05 What Drs. Bowshier and Cawley want lawmakers to understand about ACIP  07:27 Advice to first-time FMAS attendees  10:24 Talking about the AAFP\u2019s Advocacy Ambassadors program  13:16 How cuts to the Medicare physician fee schedule have affected Drs. Bowshier\u2019s and Cawley\u2019s practices  16:13 How you can get involved\u202f  17:06 Conclusion\u202f\u202f\u202f  \u202f\u202f  Resources related to this episode\u202f  AAFP Advocacy Ambassadors  AAFP Speak Out Campaigns\u202f\u202f  AAFP Chapter Advocacy\u202f  What the AAFP is doing about ACIP   The AAFP's push to safeguard Medicaid  The AAFP's message to the Senate on Medicare   The Academy's work to preserve student loan repayment programs.  Family Medicine PAC  \u202f\u202f  Disclaimer: \u202fCopyright 2025, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker\u2019s 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.\u202fThe 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.\u202fConsult 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.\u202f\u202f ","author_name":"Inside Family Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/499348","html":"