It's a "window-up" moment for lobbyist Shawn Martin and the American Academy of Family Physicians. With the election confirming that the Affordable Care Act is here to stay, action now moves to implement the health law. At the same time, Washington is hyper-focused on reducing the deficit and, most immediately, averting the "fiscal cliff" of automatic cuts and tax hikes. Entitlement programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, are a huge part of the conversation. "It's a unique opportunity for the academy, as we look to build upon the ACA and really shake up how we pay for health care, particularly for the non-senior population," said Martin, who became vice president of… Read More