Physicians of Indian origin make up roughly 10% of doctors in the United States and care for nearly 30% of the patient population. That reach comes with a responsibility. AAPI works with lawmakers, federal agencies, and partner organizations to shape the policies that decide how physicians practice and how patients receive care.
Physicians Represented
Of U.S. Doctors are of Indian Origin
Physicians Represented
AAPI advocates for practical, people-focused solutions that strengthen healthcare, support physicians and improve outcomes for the communities we serve.
Long hours, prior-authorization paperwork, and documentation demands are driving physicians out of medicine. AAPI stands with the AMA in urging Congress to treat physician burnout as a system problem and to cut the administrative load that takes doctors away from patients.
One in four U.S. physicians trained abroad. AAPI advocates for fair credential recognition, expanded residency positions, and an end to the green-card backlog that leaves thousands of practicing physicians in years-long immigration limbo.
Physician payment under Medicare has not kept pace with inflation or practice costs. AAPI supports reforms that stabilize payment and protect independent and small practices, particularly in underserved communities where many AAPI members work.
AAPI addresses bias in hiring, promotion, and leadership within academic medicine and health systems, and speaks out against discrimination directed at physicians of Indian origin.
South Asians face disproportionately high rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. AAPI advocates for prevention, screening, and research funding that reflects this reality.
Each year AAPI members meet with Senators, Representatives, and their staff in Washington to press these priorities directly.
AAPI partners with the American Medical Association and other national and specialty societies so that Indian American physicians are represented in the largest policy conversations, not just our own.
When legislation or regulation affects our members or patients, AAPI issues public statements and letters to Congress and federal agencies.
Advocacy works when members show up. You can join the Legislative Affairs Committee, attend Legislative Day, contact your representatives with AAPI’s talking points, or simply stay informed.
