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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session concluded on May 14 at midnight. To incentivize donations to these hospitals, the bill suggests creating a tax credit for individuals and entities to offset their state income tax liability. What Happened: The bill was signed into law by the Governor on 4/15/2025.

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2025 Physician Wellness Retreats | Physician “Burnout” Retreats

Pamela Wible MD

Discover Dr. Pamela Wible’s 2025 Physician Wellness Retreats—life-changing experiences designed by doctors for doctors. Start Your Private Practice Physician Retreat July 3–7, 2025 ~ 1:1 or small group retreat Tired of assembly-line medicine? Are you a physician craving purpose, peace, or a path out of burnout? Best perks!

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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 Minnesota Hospital Association, as well as some individual hospitals, testified in support of the bill. Listing circumstances under which an individual health plan cannot be renewed.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: MAFP Priorities in Senate Omnibus Bill

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Establishing medical practice licensure requirements for individuals who have practiced medicine outside the U.S. WHAT’S NEXT IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS After a short break, session resumed on April 21, 2025. May 19, 2025, is the final day of the legislative session. and satisfied certain requirements.

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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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Bipolar Depression Drives Higher Costs in Old Age

Physician's Weekly

Mean healthcare costs were estimated over a 12-month period. The results showed that 2,868 individuals were included, with 550 assessed using the CSSRS. Individuals with recent suicide attempts had greater odds of a lifetime suicide attempt history [OR=8.434]. The average age was 70.05 years, and 75.9% (N=2,177) were women.

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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. To fill that gap, California has chosen to use state-only funds to provide certain Medi-Cal benefits to undocumented Californians.