Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 1, 2025

” Contentious Legislature Ends in Special Session The 2025 Minnesota legislative session finally concluded in a one-day special session on June 9. During negotiations, leadership compromised by centering the increase on mental health and did not raise reimbursement rates for outpatient primary care.

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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. SF 0008 : Medical assistance coverage provision of the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (author: Sen.

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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? There is no better investment than one made in improving your health, so here are some tips to help you achieve those worthwhile goals you’ve set. Don’t forget about your mental health.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

SENATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) COMMITTEE On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Senate HHS Committee heard a series of health care bills: S.F. 2322 ( Senator Wiklund ) establishes the Minnesota Health Care Workforce Advisory Council. 1354, which would establish a School Health Advisory Committee.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 13, 2025

SENATE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE International Medical Graduate Licensing ( SF 509 ): Key Takeaway: The bill was previously amended in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to address some of the concerns shared with the author from the MAFP.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Office of Research at the Connecticut Department of Labor found that the healthcare and social assistance sector is expected to have the largest increases in short-term employment projections by Q2 2025. However, like a lot of places, Connecticut has a significant need for healthcare employees at every level.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

Pat Connolly & Cortney Linville who attended the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington May 19-21. Here's what Dr. Connolly had to say: "I was pleased and privileged to attend the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit again last month and represent our state.

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