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. This bill was laid over for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill. See the bill summary for SF 509.

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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.

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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, which would establish a School Health Advisory Committee.

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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 13, 2025

MAFP lobbyist Megan Verdeja shares the latest legislative updates on key health care-related hearings and bills moving through committees.

 The post MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills appeared first on MAFP. Status: It passed with bipartisan support and was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

We met the health legislative aides from the offices of Senator Susan Collins, Senator Angus King, and Representative Chellie Pingree. Family Physicians Relieved SCOTUS Preserves Patient-Physician Relationship The June 13 U.S. That’s why passage of the Seniors’ Act is imperative.

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