Spring Into Action
Get up to speed and advocate with the new Illinois General Assembly with up-to-date information on legislation that family medicine supports, or opposes. You can view current issues on our State Government update page. This event is designed for all IAFP members, and especially residents and new physicians looking for early experience as physician advocates. This is a great opportunity for members to share their experiences with their lawmakers in an organized event. CME credit is provided!
Save the Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. Online registration will be open soon and will be required to attend. IAFP Membership must be in good standing.
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Advocacy Resources from AAFP
Importance of family medicine factsheets Family physicians are located in every community in every state. These state-specific one-pagers quantify the impact of family physicians in your state.
AAFP State Advocacy: Backgrounders State policy happens quickly. To make sense of it all, the Center for State Policy has developed backgrounders on trending health policy proposals in the states. AAFP members can use these backgrounders to enhance their advocacy efforts or learn more about a particular issue.
Be the face and the voice of family medicine!
- Learn about the political process and how IAFP makes a difference!
- Advocate on behalf of family medicine and its value
- Increase your visibility with legislators and policymakers
- Establish yourself as your legislators’ resource on health care policy
- Provide vital input on current legislation under consideration
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