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FFFM | December 2025 Advocacy Rounds

FFFM | December 2025 Advocacy Rounds

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 In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, Vice President of Government Relations at AAFP, provides a detailed review of the organization's advocacy efforts for December. Topics covered include a new advisory committee vote on Hepatitis B vaccination, the decline in the rural family physician workforce, updates on value-based care models, feedback on AI-enabled medical devices, opposition to proposed HIPAA security rule, the harmful practice of downcoding by health plans, policies to make health care more affordable, IRS updates on health savings accounts for direct primary care services, and the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act. Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Introduction and Year-End Advocacy Overview 00:36 Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy Update 01:27 Rural Family Physician Workforce Decline 02:19 Value-Based Care and New Payment Models 02:56 AI in Medical Devices and Cybersecurity Concerns 04:05 Addressing Down Coding and Healthcare Costs 05:51 Direct Primary Care and Health Savings Accounts 06:37 Substance Use Disorder Legislation Success 07:10 Conclusion and How to Get Involved Additional Resources AAFP Supports Maintaining Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth | AAFP AAFP Letter to Senate HELP Committee in Support of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act - December 6, 2023 AAFP Statement for the Record for Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Affordability - November 19, 2025 Family Physician Workforce Trends: The Toll on Rural Communities | Annals of Family Medicine AAFP Letter to DOJ, FTC and CMS on Downcoding - November 21, 2025 Sign-on Letter to HHS on Withdrawing HIPAA Cybersecurity Proposed Rule - December 8, 2025 Disclaimer: Copyright 2025, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker's 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. The 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. Consult 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.   
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