Third Party Payer Woes? – AAFP Letter Templates Provide a Solution

Are you having difficulty providing quality care due to a third-party payer’s policies? In a recent article of AAFP News Now, a tool was provided to assist you in taking immediate action.

This tool is a selection of letter templates, and is available in the Private Sector Advocacy section, on the Get Involved page of the AAFP web site. Click on "Template Letters" to get started. Members can access these templates, personalize them, and use them to directly address the third party payer.  

Some of the topics include:

• coverage of and fair payment for the purchase and administration of immunizations,
• payment for group visits, and
• payment for providing behavioral and mental health services.