The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians (LAFP) advocacy team monitors healthcare related legislation, rule changes, and legislative updates for Louisiana’s family physicians.  Read on for this week’s updates and contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or for ways to get involved.

October Issue of AAFP’s Family Medicine Advocacy Rounds

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has released its October issue of Family Medicine Advocacy Rounds, a monthly tip sheet to educate, engage, and update you on the latest policy issues affecting family physicians and their patients.

Read the issue to learn more about what the AAFP’s advocacy team has been working on this past month including:

• Family Physicians Concerned about Shutdown’s Impact on Patients
• AAFP Weighs in on New Proposed Rules Impacting IMGs
• AAFP Endorses Bipartisan Safe Step Act
• AAFP: Linking Vaccines to Autism Is Unproven and Dangerous
• Sarah C. Nosal, MD, FAAFP, Takes Office as AAFP President.

Survey: Medicare Claims Processing During Government Shut Down
The GR team is seeking feedback from members on two issues related to the federal government shut down and how it is impacting Medicare claims. survey.alchemer.com/s3/8548324/...

Deadline for responses is COB Monday, November 3.