In this edition of Family Medicine Advocacy Rounds, David Tully, AAFP vice president of Government Relations, recaps the Academy's September 2025 advocacy. Topics include public health, vaccines, telehealth flexibility, medical student debt and building the primary care workforce.

Topics by Timestamp

00:00 Introduction

00:38 The AAFP's call to end CDC turmoil and restore scientific integrity to the vaccine recommendation process

03:20 The Academy urges Congress to make Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent, strengthen the primary care workforce and protect vaccine access

04:35 Make a difference by joining the Academy's Advocacy Ambassadors

05:26 AAFP urges reauthorization and funding for programs that expand primary care access, especially in rural and underserved areas; protect federal investments in critical health programs; and extend ACA premium tax credits.

06:31 Academy sends guidance to CMS on proposed 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule and Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule

07:56 The AAFP's latest advocacy to safeguard programs alleviating medical student debt

09:13 Conclusion

Additional Resources

• AAFP Advocacy Ambassadors

• AAFP Advocacy

• Family Physicians Call on President to Reconsider Secretary Kennedy's Ability to Serve | AAFP

• Leading Physician Organizations Say Turmoil at the CDC Puts Lives at Risk | AAFP

• AAFP Letter to Congressional Leadership on Critical AAFP Priorities - September 4, 2025

• AAFP Comments to CMS on CY 2026 OPPS Proposed Rule - September 12, 2025

• AAFP Comment to ACIP Committee for September Meeting - September 12, 2025

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