The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is pleased to announce that Stephanie Quinn, AAFP’s director of government relations, will become senior vice president, advocacy, practice advancement and policy, effective Monday, June 1. Ms. Quinn succeeds Shawn Martin who will take over as the AAFP’s next executive vice president and CEO on Saturday, August 1.
“Stephanie joined the AAFP seven months ago, and in that short time she has demonstrated her passion for family medicine,” said AAFP Executive Vice President and CEO Douglas E. Henley, MD. “She is a fierce advocate for reducing administrative burden for physicians, ensuring family physicians receive the necessary payment and support for their critical work, and providing everyone equal access to affordable health care.”
Ms. Quinn brings more than 15 years of government relations and legislative experience in the health care industry, including with the AAFP, the American Society of Radiation Oncology, and various Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations. In her new role, she will oversee the AAFP Divisions of Government Relations and Practice Advancement as well as the Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care. She will direct legislative and private sector advocacy on issues such as value-based models of care and increasing health care access.
“Family physicians are the cornerstone of our health care system, and they play a key role in people’s lives and in the health of local communities,” said Ms. Quinn. “In the face of a pandemic, it is more important than ever before that we ensure they have the tools and resources they need to maintain their practices to care for patients and families. I look forward to further working with the AAFP staff to continue to advance the specialty of family medicine.”