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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. Ed Oliver, HB 45 would require the Alabama Medicaid Agency to cover any noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test assigned a grade A or B under the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

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Insurance-Based Variation in Repeat mt-sDNA Test Adherence

Physician's Weekly

They utilized data from Exact Sciences Laboratories, LLC, for individuals who previously completed mt-sDNA test between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The total sample consisted of 19,536 individuals. The adherence rate to repeat mt-sDNA screening was 79.7%, with an average kit return time of 21.1 ± 20.8

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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. Including metachromatic leukodystrophy in the newborn screening program. Mandating insurance coverage of vasectomies. WHAT’S NEXT IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS After a short break, session resumed on April 21, 2025.

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Lung cancer screening in primary care: more pragmatic research needed

Common Sense Family Doctor

The US Preventive Services Task Force , the American Academy of Family Physicians , and the American College of Chest Physicians recommend annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening for adults 50 to 80 years of age who have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have smoked within the past 15 years.

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Key Bills in the 2025 Legislative Session AAFP is Watching Closely

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come. Additionally, health insurers would be barred from taking adverse action against providers for providing cost transparency.

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Social Risk Burden and Its Impact on Healthcare Use in IBD

Physician's Weekly

High social risk burden in adults with IBD drives emergency care use and medication gaps—spotlighting the urgent need for social screening in clinical practice. A greater social risk burden was linked to increased odds of unplanned healthcare utilization (severe vs none: OR, 3.5 [1.2-10.2])

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Long-lasting HIV prevention shot headed toward approval

Medical Xpress

12 Tweet Share Email Home HIV & AIDS June 7, 2025 The GIST Long-lasting HIV prevention shot headed toward approval by I. Many people still face stigma or lack insurance coverage, which can limit access. Most current PrEP users have commercial insurance, but Medicaid will be key for expanding access to lower-income communities.