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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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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.

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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: MAFP Priorities in Senate Omnibus Bill

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As a reminder, because the House is tied 67-67, each budget bill in the House must have bipartisan support to pass out of this final committee stop. SENATE HHS OMNIBUS BILL PROGRESS On the Senate side, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee unveiled its omnibus budget bill last week and passed it out of committee to the Finance Committee.

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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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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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Green Practice News: May 2025

My Green Doctor

operating rooms is regulated by the individual states; changing to multi-dose eyedrops will require administrative and legislative advocacy by eye specialists in every state and country. member.services@mygreendoctor.org The post Green Practice News: May 2025 first appeared on My Green Doctor. The use of medications in U.S.