{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FFFM | How H.R. 1 Will Affect Family Medicine","description":" H.R. 1 is now law, and it will affect family physicians and their communities in numerous ways. In this episode, AAFP Government Relations Vice President David Tully talks with members of the AAFP\u2019s GR team about H.R. 1\u2019s impacts on primary care. You\u2019ll also hear about what happens next, and how AAFP members can get involved, starting with advocacy this month during Congress\u2019 August recess.    Topics By Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction\u202f  01:02 Team introductions  01:30 Medicaid barriers in H.R. 1  With some exemptions, individuals ages 19-64 in expansion states will have to document that they work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month to be eligible for Medicaid; this is required by 2027, but states can implement sooner.  States must conduct eligibility redeterminations at least every six months for adults enrolled in Medicaid expansion;   Retroactive coverage will be limited to one month prior to application for expansion enrollees and two months prior to application for traditional enrollees.\u202f  06:52: Provider taxes\u202f  08:40: Wins in H.R. 1  A proposal to exclude medical and dental residents from participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) program was removed from the final version of the bill.  A ban on Medicaid funds being used to pay for gender-affirming care services for any individuals also was removed.  The law will allow people with health savings accounts to use those funds to pay for direct primary care (DPC) arrangements, beginning Jan. 1. The AAFP had long called for this change, in line with its\u202fDPC advocacy.\u202f\u202f  10:45: Nutrition impacts  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) barriers in H.R. 1:  No re-evaluation of SNAP benefits beyond inflation,  SNAP benefits will not be updated based on future changes to nutritional guidelines and  State-federal cost sharing for states with payment error rates over 6% (about 47 states).  12:50: Workforce impacts  More about the PSLF win (following the AAFP\u2019s 2025 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit)  Elimination of GRAD Plus  Caps on student loans  17:09: Tax policy win for independent practices: 20% pass-through deduction   20:03: Medicare physician payment relief  22:59: What\u2019s next in Congress  29:13: Congress\u2019 August recess: It\u2019s easy for AAFP members to advocate this month.  32:40: Conclusion    Additional Resources\u202f\u202f  AAFP Advocacy Ambassadors\u202f  FFFM podcast: Inside the 2025 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit  AAFP Voices: Make August Count for Family Medicine Advocacy Where You Are. Here\u2019s How  AAFP News: AAFP summary of 2026 proposed MPFS outlines payment boost, other potential wins  AAFP News: Against AAFP objections, new CMS coverage rule will hinder care access  AAFP News: Threatened loan forgiveness program is \u2018a lifeline\u2019 to this FP\u2014and her patients  AAFP News: Academy Pushes for Tax Policy Favoring FPs  AAFP News: AAFP urges Senate to stave off \u2018tsunami\u2019    Disclaimer:\u202f Copyright 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\u202f\u202f                      ","author_name":"Inside Family Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/499348","html":"