Key Issues and Legislation

As the debate surrounding comprehensive health reform heats up, it is important to know which issues CAFM is most actively pursuing.  The departments, agencies, and programs that CAFM supports all piece together to improve the health of the nation by increasing access to care, improving healthcare quality, and making the system more affordable for patients.

The following links will provide you with CAFM's position on the various topics.  The links will also provide you with the background and updates on the issues.  Also, where applicable, you will find position papers and letters to help you be an effective advocate for academic family medicine.

Agency for Health, Research, and Quality (AHRQ)
Graduate Medical Education (GME)
Title VII
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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