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Gastroenterology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

DeVault, MD, Chair, ABIM Gastroenterology Board The Gastroenterology Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of ABIM policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on April 30, 2025. Sterling, MD , whose terms on the Specialty Board end June 30, 2025. Applications are due July 20, 2025.

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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. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Key Health Policy Updates

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

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 received bipartisan support and was passed to the Senate State and Local Government Committee. Read the bill summary for HF 981.

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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)! It tells your office colleagues and patients that your healthcare practice or clinic is committed to forging a healthier work space and community. Let’s talk! of total U.S.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

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.

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

Physician's Weekly

1 This year’s campaign emphasizes the hope blood donations bring to millions of patients worldwide. During the summer, the needs of our patients increase—doctors call it “trauma season”—but donations typically decrease in June and remain low throughout the summer. How urgent is the need for regular donations?