FFFM | FamMedPAC: How Family Physicians Engage in Policy and Politics

In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, AAFP vice president of government relations, previews recent AAFP advocacy updates and interviews Domenic Casablanca, MD, FAAFP at FMX about the Family Medicine Political Action Committee (FamMedPAC).

Highlights include urging HHS to preserve family medicine representation on the United States Preventive Services Task Force, AAFP advocacy efforts around Medicare payment reform and student loan repayment updates.

Casablanca explains how a political action committee pools member donations to support vetted, bipartisan candidates, describes the importance of relationship-building with lawmakers and cites AAFP advocacy wins. He also shares how physicians can stay involved and make their voices heard.

Topics by Timestamp

00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup

00:38 Advocacy Highlights Roundup

01:34 Medicare Payment Reform Push

02:40 Workforce Loans and Visas

04:33 Pharmacist Services Concerns

05:22 Meet the FamMedPAC Chair

06:11 What a PAC Does

06:56 Easy Ways to Advocate

08:29 How Candidates Are Chosen

09:50 Why Bipartisan Matters

11:38 Relationship Building Stories

13:44 Election Cycle Strategy

16:28 PAC Wins for Family Medicine

18:25 Hot Policy Issues Now

20:41 Career Advice for New Docs

24:10 Final Call to Engage

25:13 Wrap Up and Resources

Additional Resources

• Op-ed: Making America healthy again needs more than a committee

• [2026-04-14] Kaine & Courtney Lead Bicameral Resolution to Repeal...

• ICYMI: Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Childhood Vaccine Access | Representative Kim Schrier

• Will AI destroy or boost healthcare? Medical professionals weigh in

• Physician groups react to visa freeze reversal with praise, questions

• Joint Letter Requesting National Interest Exceptions and Expedited Visa Processing for Physicians - April 8, 2026

• Furr Testimony

• Health Hearing: Examining the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, MACRA, and Opportunities for Payment Reforms

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