AAFP Federal Advocacy Update, October 2022

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) federal advocacy team shares an update about improving access to primary care, the call for further legislative action on the youth mental health crisis, the need to pass the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Act, the latest data on the role of family physicians in maternity care deserts and more.

We Need Family Docs With Advanced OB Training

The number of rural family doctors providing obstetric care is falling. Many small, rural communities are at risk of losing OB services, and maternal mortality continues to be significantly higher in rural areas. Family medicine doctors with advanced OB training are needed now more than ever.