Advocacy

About the Series

ACOFP advocates on behalf of primary care physicians for changes in government that are imperative to healthcare needs. In addition to recent blogs on the subject, you can also view the latest updates in the Practice & Advocacy section of the website.

Parting Prescription from US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
Why the ACOFP Congress of Delegates Matters: A Call to Action for Students
ACOFP Supports US Involvement in World Health Organization
The Ripple Effect of GLP-1 RA Compounding Restrictions
Your Voice Matters: The Crucial Role of Physician Advocacy
Dillon's Law at OMED '24: Training and Visibility
Resolutions: Action and Advocacy in Osteopathic Family Medicine
Dillon’s Tragedy Becomes Dillon’s Law
SBA's Paycheck Protection Program: What You Need to Know About Loan Forgiveness
DO Day 2024: The Art of Organized Medicine on Capitol Hill 
DO Day: The Resident Experience
Recognizing Five of America's First Black Doctors
Meet Meta Christy, DO, the First Black Osteopathic Physician
G2211 approved by Medicare as of January 1, 2024
Putting Advocacy into Practice: The Ripple Effects of Physician Advocacy 
New Model Offers Opportunities for Family Physicians
Value-based Care: The Future Is Now
The Future of Healthcare Policy: Insights from the Federal Update Podcast
The Value of OMT in Preventative Medicine: Advocating for Equitable Reimbursement Rates for Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy
What Student Loan Forgiveness Means for You