In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, AAFP vice president of Government Relations, speaks with Herb Conaway, MD, JD, a physician and congressman representing New Jersey's Third Congressional District. They discuss the intersection of health care and policymaking, the significance of physician advocacy and the impacts of recent legislative decisions on Medicaid and Medicare. Dr. Conaway shares insights on promoting evidence-based practices amid political challenges and emphasizes the essential role physicians play in both health care and politics.

Topics by Timestamp

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Herb Conaway

00:58 Dr. Conaway's journey from medicine to politics

03:30 Impact of HR-1 on health care

04:13 Challenges in health care access and Medicaid cuts

10:50 Physician payment and Medicare reimbursement

14:53 Public health and vaccine advocacy

21:37 Encouraging physicians to run for office

27:57 Conclusion and resources for advocacy

Additional Resources

Rep. Herb Conaway, MD, JD

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

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