Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 20, 2025

AAFP Denounces Changes to ACIP and Vaccine Recommendations The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) stands with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) in denouncing the recent decisions made by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 24, 2024

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) held its 2024 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium from June 20 to June 23 at the beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. She operates Anderson Family Care in Demopolis, Alabama, where she combines her role as a physician with the responsibilities of ownership.

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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. What is the job outlook for a physician? Physicians have a low unemployment rate when compared to the national average— according to the 100 Best Jobs list released by the U.S.

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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.

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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.

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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 1005. Read a summary of HF 958.

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ABIM

JUNE 12, 2025

Ruiz, MD, Chair, ABIM Geriatric Medicine Board The Geriatric Medicine Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 28, 2025. Ruiz, MD , whose three-year term as chair ends June 30, 2025. The following is a summary of the spring meeting.

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California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 14, 2025

On May 14, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom released the revised 2025-26 state budget to address a projected $12 billion deficit , a sharp contrast to the modest surplus anticipated in January. CAFP is actively advocating to preserve critical workforce funding that trains and sustains family physicians across the state.

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Barton Associates

MAY 15, 2025

We’ve examined our job listings and found 5 states seeking locum tenens providers in summer 2025. We currently have many locum tenens jobs open in California—from family practice, to pediatrics, and more. So, as summer heats up, what are the best states for travel healthcare positions? Looking for the Best Healthcare Jobs?

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Plum Health

JUNE 9, 2025

Donovan Ogboh is a Family Medicine Doctor in Detroit Michigan Dr. Donovan Ogboh is a board-certified family medicine physician with a dedicated interest in preventive care, sports medicine, pediatric care, women’s health, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions.

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Noreta Family Medicine

JANUARY 6, 2025

Tips to Help your New Year’s Resolutions Stick in 2025 The New Year has begun! Have you made any health goals for 2025 yet? It’s no big surprise that I recommend this since I am a family physician, but there are additional tips, and even medicines that can be prescribed to help you stop smoking, quit drinking, lose weight, etc.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Opportunities remain to increase use of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, according to a research letter published online June 9 in JAMA Network Open. Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Jonathan Purtle, Dr.P.H., “The past-year 988 contact rate of 23.7

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

June 19, 2025) — National health care leaders from Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance of Community Health Plans will share insights on value-based care during a free Permanente Live webinar on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. OAKLAND, Calif. PT / 11:30 a.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. million Kaiser Permanente members.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

June 10, 2025) — Maria Ansari, MD, FACC , co-CEO of The Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2025. Improving access in adult and family medicine at TPMG by reducing appointment booking times by more than 33%.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension for Diabetes (DASH4D) diet with lower sodium is tied to clinically meaningful blood pressure reduction in people with diabetes, according to a study published online June 9 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Pilla, M.D., All rights reserved.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most highly allergenic foods are introduced to infants at 6 to 9 months, but introduction of eggs and nuts is delayed beyond age 1 year in a large proportion of infants, according to a study published online April 30 in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. All rights reserved.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Adding genetic testing to clinical familial hypercholesterolemia screening improves risk assessment, prognosis and helps to guide targeted therapy. Familial hypercholesterolemia is one subset of hypercholesterolemia. The researchers published their findings before the National Lipid Association’s 2025 meeting, though not as part of it.

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The Motivated MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This week, we will tackle choosing to rent or buy a home in 2025. I found this to be true in my life, and I think that for those in healthcare professions with prolonged training, it can be even more difficult. I know firsthand how much anxiety can come when deciding to rent or buy a home. Stay tuned!

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Common Sense Family Doctor

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Family physicians are being squeezed by two accelerating trends: (1) too few of us to care for the growing US population and (2) the rising number of tasks that we are asked to accomplish for each patient. Since 2020, the starting ages for breast, lung, and colorectal cancer screening were lowered to 40, 50, and 45 years, respectively.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

Primary care practices used varied strategies to adopt CGM, with diabetes care specialists playing a key role in shaping implementation choices. According to a study published in the June 2025 issue of BMC Primary Care, most diabetes management takes place in primary care, highlighting the growing use and benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (..)

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. More Information Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Food and Drug Administration has approved Widaplik (telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide) for the treatment of hypertension in adults. ” The approval of Widaplik was granted to George Medicines. All rights reserved.

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Sound Physicians

JUNE 9, 2025

Family practitioners hold critical knowledge about that patient’s health history to help guide a more successful stay in the hospital. So, what’s the best strategy to help reduce length of stay (LOS)? All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Patient Privacy | Compliance Search Submit

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It is feasible to use electronic health record (EHR) data in the Pediatric Asthma Risk Score (PARS) to accurately predict childhood asthma risk, according to a study published in the June issue of eClinicalMedicine. Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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Doctors for America

JUNE 26, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doctors for America PO Box: 21161 2300 18th St NW Lbby Washington, DC 20009-9996 June 26, 2025 Doctors for America Condemns Skrmetti Decision, LGBTQ+ Hotline Closure WASHINGTON, D.C. Removing a tailored support system while stripping away access to care is not only negligent, it is lethal.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. SOURCE: NBC News , June 23, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But experts say the changes may not go far enough.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A senior scientist at the U.S. families at risk of dangerous and preventable illnesses,” they wrote. SOURCE: The Washington Post , June 16, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. ” The memo was obtained by The Washington Post. Kennedy Jr. All rights reserved.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

APRIL 12, 2025

In the two years since publication of the latest American Family Physician review article on osteoporosis , new guidelines and research studies have enhanced management of this common condition. In early 2025, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations on screening for osteoporosis.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 21, 2025

Inhibiting ARG1 in keratinocytes reduced 2D scratch closure, increased interleukin 1 (IL-1) family and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα)-driven inflammatory signaling, and significantly lowered lipocalin 2 (LCN2) expression.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For adult women with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), replacing diet beverages (DBs) with water is associated with greater weight loss and T2D remission, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 20 to 23 in Chicago.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wildfire-induced deterioration of air quality leads to a substantial increase in indoor activities, fostering conditions conducive to transmission of airborne disease, according to a study published online June 18 in PLOS Climate. ” Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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Permanente Medicine

APRIL 16, 2025

Affiliation will allow groups to drive high-value care and innovation PORTLAND, ORE, April 16, 2025 – Oregon-based Northwest Permanente (NWP) and The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) of Northern California announced a formal affiliation today. Kaiser Permanente in Northern California received 4.5 million Kaiser Permanente members.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Evidence Report (subscription or payment may be required) Final Recommendation Statement (subscription or payment may be required) Editorial (subscription or payment may be required) Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Cynthia Feltner, M.D., said in a statement. All rights reserved.

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Myriad Genetics

MAY 20, 2025

Roberts was struggling with her mental health after a string of painful life events, including her mother’s passing and other family members’ chronic health issues. “My I am able to help my family members, taking them to appointments, go to my job—in fact, I was just promoted–without wanting to just run away!” exclaimed Ms.

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Sound Physicians

JUNE 25, 2025

Are you looking for a vibrant city life or a quieter, family-friendly community? Keep these factors in mind when evaluating your options: Regional pay differences: When researching salaries, don’t limit your comparisons by pitting two states against each other. Do you dread a long winter, or has the cold never bothered you anyway?

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Sound Physicians

MARCH 12, 2025

With larger metropolitan hospitals struggling to manage the limited capacity of ICU beds, timely patient transfer isn’t always an available option, and even when it is an option, patients and their families in the community have an expectation that they can stay local for care. All rights reserved.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New mothers face a significant loss of uninterrupted sleep through week 13 postpartum, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2025, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, held from June 8 to 11 in Seattle. Teresa Lillis, Ph.D., All rights reserved.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The woman tapped to lead the U.S. SOURCE: Associated Press , June 25, 2025 Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. Susan Monarez , 50, told senators she values “evidence-based decision-making” and believes “vaccines save lives.” She has a Ph.D. For months, it wasn’t clear who was in charge.

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