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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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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 analysis included those eligible for repeat testing during this period.

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Choosing to Rent or Buy a Home in 2025

The Motivated MD

The decision to rent or buy a home is the root of much anxiety in many individuals’ lives. This week, we will tackle choosing to rent or buy a home in 2025. I know plenty of individuals who own homes that are significantly more than they can afford, which keeps them ‘ house poor.’ Stay tuned!

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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. These funds could be utilized for various purposes, including direct care, operational expenses, and facility maintenance or upgrades.

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Social Risk Burden and Its Impact on Healthcare Use in IBD

Physician's Weekly

A greater social risk burden was linked to increased odds of unplanned healthcare utilization (severe vs none: OR, 3.5 [1.2-10.2]) 52.1]), after adjusting for income and insurance status. Investigators concluded that social risks were common in adults with IBD, adversely affecting healthcare use and medication adherence.

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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: A Podcast with Malaz Boustani and Diane Ty

GeriPal

You come over to the clinic, you go to the hospital, you provide service, and the insurance and you negotiate how much you’re going to get paid. That never happens in CMS and other health insurance. The typical utilization of inappropriate hospitalization and emergency room and total cost of care. Malaz: Correct.

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Drug Pricing Reform Gathers Steam (Part 2)

FDA Law Blog

PART 1: MAXIMUM FAIR PRICE PAYMENT LIMITATION UNDER MEDICARE PARTS B AND D AND THE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE MARKET. Beginning in 2025, payment for certain “Selected” single source drugs under Parts B and D, and under commercial plans that do not opt out of the program, would be limited to a Maximum Fair Price (MFP).