{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FFFM | What federal student loan borrowers need to know","description":" In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, AAFP vice president of government relations, reviews June advocacy efforts, including the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit, where more than 300 physicians advocated for policies to improve access to care.  He also highlights AAFP positions on H-1B physician policy, Medicaid work requirements, ACA marketplace changes, rural training and hospital payments, and reducing prior authorization burdens.  Tully then discusses student loan changes from the U.S.  Department of Education under H.R.1 with members of the AAFP government relations team, Meagan Mortimer and Mandi Neff, outlining new repayment rules, elimination of programs and borrowing caps,.    Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Student Loan Changes Ahead  01:02 June Advocacy Wins  02:17 Policy Updates Roundup  05:26 DOE Loan Overhaul Explained  06:19 AAFP Pushback on HR1  08:42 Borrowing Caps Timeline  10:28 Exceptions and Legacy Plans  11:48 Mitigation and Advocacy Strategy  15:58 How Members Can Help  18:26 Closing and Disclaimers    Additional Resources   Blog: Policymakers have a roadmap to ease medical student debt  Advocacy topic: Medical student debt relief  Managing student loan debt  Loan repayment strategies for medical students and residents  Letter to the Department of Education to Protect Medical Training Pathways  AAFP on X: "Every patient deserves access to a family physician. The AAFP is encouraged by a federal court's decision to halt the proposed $100,000 H-1B application fee. We urge Congress to pass the bipartisan H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, which would codify this https:\/\/t.co\/mDqeYPpi8L" \/ X  AAFP on X: "The AAFP is deeply concerned that Medicaid work reporting requirements will result in massive coverage losses for beneficiaries. When patients can access Medicaid, communities are healthier. https:\/\/t.co\/ZvAx2In0Nm https:\/\/t.co\/7fd9LjIAiC" \/ X  Speak Out: Support the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026  Letter in Resposne to IPPS Rule  Speak Out: Chronic Care Management Improvement Act  Speak Out: Support H-1B Physicians  Primary Care Innovation Network    Disclaimer: Copyright 2026, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker\u2019s own and do not\u202frepresent\u202fthose 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\u202fan appropriate professional\u202fconcerning 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\u202fstated\u202fotherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.  ","author_name":"Inside Family Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/499348","html":"