Federal Updates 5/9/25
Starting today, we will link to just a handful of stories related to federal policy. This isn’t meant to be comprehensive, but just as a way to filter the volume of news.
Kennedy Issues Demands for Vaccine Approvals that Could Affect Fall Covid Boosters – NY Times (gift article)
Migrants are Skipping Medical Care, Fearing ICE, Doctors Say – NY Times (gift article)
Medicaid’s Role in Mental Health and Substance Use Care – Commonwealth Fund
The Power of Physicians in Dangerous Times – NEJM (paywall)
Check out AAFP’s federal advocacy activity and access to current Speak Out campaigns here.
OAFP’s Legislative Updates can all be found here.