We are pleased to have received a thank you note from our colleagues and collaborators at agilon health -- which shines a spotlight on our Dr. Bresnahan's participation in agilon's recent Day on Capitol Hill. Here's an excerpt from agilon: 

"Dear Partners,

We are sharing the most recent and relevant health policy updates for the third quarter of 2024. These updates include news from Congress and the administration as well as highlights on agilon’s engagement in federal policy on behalf of our partnerships. 

With federal elections looming, agilon’s Policy & Government Affairs team is preparing for the post-election Congress and an expected end-of-year health care package. We will also be closely watching the election to anticipate any impacts... In addition to monitoring election outcomes, agilon continues to push policymakers to mitigate physician pay cuts this year and support full-risk, value-based care (VBC) models in Medicare. We appreciate working closely with many of you this past quarter in support of our advocacy efforts on these and other issues."

Following that introduction, the agilon Physician Network advocacy and events summary included this noteworthy item:

"On September 19, the agilon Policy & Government Affairs team hosted Drs. Frank Civitarese (Preferred Primary Care Physicians), Sean Bresnahan (Family Care Medical Group), Bob Zielinski (Buffalo Medical Group) and Mr. Ben Williard (Family Practice Center) for a day on Capitol Hill, lobbying Congressional Committees and Members of Congress to ensure a sustainable and predictable pathway for full-risk models in Medicare."

And this:

"Why your advocacy matters: Your voice in Washington, DC, is essential to advancing our full-risk VBC model. Lawmakers and key federal agencies rely on the real-world insights and expertise of practitioners like you when shaping health care policy. By advocating and sharing your experiences, you not only amplify our collective voice but also ensure that policymakers are equipped with the knowledge they need to make informed, impactful decisions. Together, we can drive meaningful change and ensure the success of full-risk VBC."

Thank you, Dr. Bresnahan, for representing FCMG at this event and advocating for physicians in NYS and nationwide. Your professionalism does us, and you, proud!