FFFM | Navigating Health Policy in Congress: A Conversation with Dr. Herb Conaway
Inside Family Medicine · American Academy of Family Physicians
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Show Notes
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 member resource page: H.R. 1
Fighting for Family Medicine podcast: How H.R. 1 Will Affect Family Medicine
AAFP Chapter Advocacy
The Academy's Family Medicine Advocacy Summit
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