AFP: American Family Physician Podcast Bonus Episode 19 -- March 11, 2026 AFP: American Family Physician
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Mar 11, 2026 Heather Carter, former Arizona legislator and health committee chair, discusses state-level policy and scope-of-practice. Will Humble, former state health director and public health leader, covers Medicaid, public health, and administrative advocacy. Dr. Sarah Nosal, South Bronx family physician and AAFP leader, speaks on advocacy, vaccine access, and primary care workforce. They explore practical steps to influence state policy and engage lawmakers.
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Use AAFP Tools To Amplify Your Voice
- Use AAFP tools to amplify your advocacy: speak out campaigns, Advocacy Ambassador program, and the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit.
- Dr. Sarah Nosal notes speak-out letters take <5 minutes and AAFP has sent >13,000 letters to Congress.
Be The Trusted Expert Legislators Rely On
- State legislators often lack healthcare background and rely on clinicians as trusted, conflict-free experts.
- Heather Carter and Kelli Butler emphasize building relationships so lawmakers can text physicians during late debates for quick expertise.
Show Up And Build Rapport With Legislators
- Meet your state legislators, follow them on social media, attend town halls, and provide your contact details so they listen during session.
- Will Humble advises getting cell numbers and building rapport outside session to be heard during votes.