Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) leaders participated in the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS) June 22-24 in Washington, D.C.
Through a series of meetings with Ohio’s federal representatives, the OAFP’s delegates discussed pressing issues such as protecting and strengthening Medicaid, ensuring financial stability for family physicians, and improving access to primary care through favorable loan terms and repayment programs.
In-person meetings were conducted with the offices of Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted; and Congress people Joyce Beatty, Shontel Brown, Mike Carey, Bob Latta, Max Miller, and Mike Turner.
OAFP members in attendance included President-Elect Mary Krebs, MD, FAAFP; Speaker Catherine Romanos, MD, FAAFP; AAFP Delegate Elizabeth Righter, MD, FAAFP; Board member Tamer Said, MD; Emerging Leaders Amahd Avery and Andrew Detty, MD; Brain Bachelder, MD, FAAFP, Jonathan Yun, MD, Lily Grace Veeravalli, MD, and Emily Artz Pearson DO, MPH; AAFP Board member Sarah Sams, MD, FAAFP; and OAFP Advocacy Coordinator Kaela Springhetti.
Thanks to the OAFP members who participated in FMAS! These members gave up three days to participate in advocacy training and taking part in congressional hill visits.
The next FMAS will be held Sunday-Tuesday, June 14-16, 2026, in Washington, D.C.