FFFM | What the Election Means for Family Medicine
Inside Family Medicine · American Academy of Family Physicians
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Fighting for Family Medicine podcast, David Tully, vice president of Government Relations and a member of AAFP's advocacy team, talks with Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of the nonpartisan newsletter and podcast Inside Elections. Their conversation examines November's presidential and congressional elections, including their immediate and possible long-term effects. They also discuss how the stage is already being set for contests in 2026.
Topics
00:00 Welcome to Fighting for Family Medicine for a conversation with Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections
1:42 What's different — and surprising — about president-elect Trump's win this time and about the congressional election results?
3:43 What's likely and unlikely to happen as the new administration gets underway?
5:41 What primary care and U.S. health care look like after this election
9:35 What to expect in the near term and in the runup to the 2026 midterm elections
13:35 Looking further into the future, especially for policy affecting primary care
18:40 Why family physicians are running for office and what it could mean for health policy
22:40 Conclusion
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