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Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision Proposes Major Cuts to Healthcare and Undermines Medi-Cal Expansion Commitments

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

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. million federal funds) in 2025-26 to support additional ACEs provider training. million total funds ($1.46

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

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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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

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. Read a summary of HF 1005. Read a summary of HF 958.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

In This Issue : New Research: Teaching Patients about Climate Resilience Make the Pledge Today to Go Green Get Ready for Earth Day 2025 (part 2)! Behavior Change Happens in the Exam Room Unlike government agencies or corporations, healthcare professionals speak directly to individuals in a trusted, one-on-one setting. Let’s talk!

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

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. The bill passed by a voice vote and was referred to the State and Local Government Committee. 1994 ( Representative Frederick ): On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the House HHS Committee heard H.F.

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Join ABIM Governance: apply by July 20

ABIM

Applications are due Sunday, July 20, 2025. ABIM Governance provides a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to join outstanding colleagues in service to the profession and to patients. Read more about how ABIM chooses members of governance. Visit ABIM’s website for more information on governance and opportunities to join.

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World Blood Donor Day 2025 Arrives as Summer Blood Supplies Often Run Low

Physician's Weekly

Key goals include: raising awareness of the ongoing need for blood and plasma; encouraging regular donations; highlighting donors’ life-saving impact; and urging government and partner investment in national blood programs to ensure universal access to safe transfusions. How urgent is the need for regular donations?