Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 7, 2025

Key health policy updates from March 3, 2025: MAFP lobbyist Megan Verdeja shares the latest legislative news on health care-related bills impacting family physicians and health care access. In particular, Republican members of the committee expressed concerns on whether a new tax on health plans may impact health insurance rates.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Finance Primary Care Insurance 52

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. 1354 ( Senator Boldon ): On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Senate Education Policy Committee heard S.F.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Insurance Finance Individual 52

My Green Doctor

JULY 2, 2025

Green Practice News The Climate Issue June 2025 In This Issue : Once a year, Green Practice News focuses on the health consequences of global climate change. We hope you will discover resources to share with your family as well! Estimating the Impact of Climate Change on European Healthcare (2025). All rights reserved.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Healthcare Professional Management Community 52

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 22, 2025

As we move into the eleventh week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol, provides an update on health care bills and shares what to expect next in the legislative session. Mandating insurance coverage of vasectomies.

Finance 52

Finance Telehealth Board-Certified Provider 52

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 13, 2025

Last week, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) was actively engaged in multiple discussions on health care policy, including Medical Assistance rate reimbursement, coverage for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model and broader reforms to patient-centered care. Read a summary of HF 958.

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Telehealth Management Finance 52

Barton Associates

MAY 29, 2025

Despite this shortage, the doctor employment outlook is looking promising—read on to learn more about the doctor job outlook for 2025 and beyond. in April 2025. Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in February 2024 by Mike Connors and was updated in May 2025 by MIke Connors to reflect new information.

Private Practice 52

Private Practice Healthcare Internal Medicine Family Medicine 52

Doctors for America

JULY 2, 2025

The lawsuit challenges a newly finalized rule that imposes surprise fees, weakens coverage standards, and creates bureaucratic burdens for people trying to access ACA health insurance. The policy would disproportionately harm low-income families, communities of color, and patients with chronic or serious medical needs.

Insurance 95

Insurance Families Family Patient-Centered 95

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 10, 2025

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cessation of public water fluoridation would increase tooth decay and health system costs in the United States, according to a study published online May 30 in JAMA Health Forum. Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Sung Eun Choi, Ph.D., All rights reserved.

Insurance 52

Insurance Hospital Individual Family Practice 52

The Motivated MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This week, we will tackle choosing to rent or buy a home in 2025. For example, any repairs that come up are your responsibility if your homeowner insurance doesn’t cover them. Get renters insurance Do not look at rent as ‘wasted money.’ This way of thinking is toxic and can lead to poor decision-making.

Finance 52

Finance Insurance Individual Medical Advice 52

The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Scorecard with National and State Level Data Reveals Workforce Shortages, Low Primary Care Reimbursement, and Reduced Patient Access to Vital Services February 18, 2025 – As the nation faces a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the third Primary Care Scorecard highlights how systemic disinvestment in U.S. Key findings include: 1.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Chronic Disease Primary Care Physician Nurse Practitioner 52

ABIM

MAY 18, 2025

With no family history and little cultural awareness of the disease, I was left wondering why or how this had happened to me. Now, in 2025, it’s both validating and heartbreaking to see the rise in IBD diagnoses in Peru. Oftentimes, digestive symptoms are considered too private or too shameful to discuss, even with family and friends.

Diagnose 40

Diagnose Healthcare Diagnosis Physicals 40

Physician's Weekly

JULY 1, 2025

TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration may cut off federal funding to hospitals that provide gender-related treatments to children and teens. Officials at CMS say they are looking into whether they can block federal Medicaid or insurance funding to hospitals that offer such care. In April, U.S.

Hospital 52

Hospital Patient-Centered Government Insurance 52

Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 30, 2025

The US Preventive Services Task Force , the American Academy of Family Physicians , and the American College of Chest Physicians recommend annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening for adults 50 to 80 years of age who have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have smoked within the past 15 years.

Primary Care 59

Primary Care Screening Family Physician Family Medicine 59

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come. Additionally, health insurers would be barred from taking adverse action against providers for providing cost transparency.

Insurance 130

Insurance Management Hospital Vaccination 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 16 in Pediatrics , updated recommendations are presented for providing adolescent patients with contraceptive counseling and methods. ” Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. .

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Education Electronics Insurance 52

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

This bill proposes to improve the healthcare decision-making and treatment process for prescriptions and testing by reducing the pre-approval (prior authorization) burdens placed on healthcare providers by health insurance carriers. Lastly, great attention and effort was given to the banning of flavored tobacco products.

Family Physician 40

Family Physician Family Medicine DO Primary Care 40

Physician's Weekly

JULY 1, 2025

So, in mid-March, he took his family to a primary care clinic at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Nguyen, who is a UTMB postdoctoral fellow in public health and infectious disease, said he asked clinic staff whether his family’s insurance would cover the checkups and immunizations. Then the bills came.

Vaccination 52

Vaccination Checkup Insurance Families 52

GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Don’t get me wrong, the evidence points to cost savings, but as Chris Callahan and Kathleen Unroe pointed out in a JAGS editorial in 2020 “in comprehensive dementia care models, savings may accrue to Medicare, but the expenses accrue to a fluid and unstable network of local service providers, patients, and their families.” Malaz: I love it.

Patient-Centered 125

Patient-Centered IT Family Families 125

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

” Russell Vought stated on June 1, 2025, in an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Medicaid and its closely related Children’s Health Insurance program provides health care and long-term care to roughly 83 million lower-income beneficiaries , accounting for about one-fifth of health care spending overall.

Government 52

Government Provider Insurance IT 52

Doctors for America

APRIL 22, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doctors for America PO Box: 21161 2300 18th St NW Lbby Washington, DC 20009-9996 April 22, 2025 Doctors for America Calls for Evidence-Based Solutions After FSU Shooting WASHINGTON, D.C. Gun violence remains the leading cause of death for children and teens in this country.

Medical Student 52

Medical Student Emergency Room Community Patient-Centered 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

States that run their own Obamacare marketplaces and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners have also raised concerns about added costs and reduced access. More than 90% of ACA enrollees receive tax credits to defray monthly premiums for their coverage. There are two key provisions for them to watch. Having a Baby?

Insurance 52

Insurance Family Families Government 52