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Advocacy
Year-round advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels keeps primary care visible and influential in the policy-making process. Members receive timely insights, practical tools, and clear opportunities to engage on legislative and regulatory issues shaping the future of family medicine. Physician leaders work alongside staff and expert lobbyists to set priorities and build strong, bipartisan relationships with policymakers at every level.
Ongoing Lobbying
We are always informed, engaged, and acting on your behalf, together with our contracted lobbying firm, Illinois Capitol Group.
Representation on Boards, Task Forces, and Initiatives
IAFP staff and experienced leaders represent you on the State Board of Health, in government roles at the state and local levels, coalitions, task forces, and committees that influence decisions affecting physicians and patients. Through our efforts, you have a voice at every table.
Family Medicine Advocacy Elective
Learn how resident members, with program approval, can engage directly with our Chief Advocacy Officer, Gordana Krkic, CAE, and our contract Lobbyist in Springfield to explore state government in greater depth.
Spring Into Action
In non-election years, the IAFP hosts several one-day events in Springfield. These events bring family physicians, residents, and students together for a morning of education and training, followed by an afternoon at the Statehouse, where they meet with legislators to discuss current bills and family medicine priorities.
