In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, AAFP vice president of Government Relations, is joined by Shannon Rohn Deere of Leavitt Partners, a consultant the Academy works with to track U.S. Supreme Court cases. Their conversation goes over recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting family physicians, including Medina v. Planned Parenthood, U.S. v. Skrmetti and Kennedy v. Braidwood. They also discuss anticipated future cases with potential primary care impacts.       Topics by Timestamp  00:00 Introduction   01:37 Medina v. Planned Parenthood: implications for Medicaid   05:44 U.S. v. Skrmetti: government interference in the physician-patient relationship  09:17 Kennedy vs. Braidwood: Affordable Care Act upheld, but further challenges likely  13:39 Upcoming Supreme Court cases to watch   16:18 Conclusion     Additional Resources     AAFP advocacy: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act  AAFP advocacy: Medicaid coverage  Statement from Leading Physician Groups on USPSTF Changes  AAFP Advocacy Ambassadors      Disclaimer: Copyright 2025, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent those of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice. The AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use. Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.   

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