Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 15, 2025

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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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 28, 2025

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 adherence rate to repeat mt-sDNA screening was 79.7%, with an average kit return time of 21.1 ± 20.8 The total sample consisted of 19,536 individuals.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 26, 2025

Physicians Practice Pearls Profiles is a dynamic new feature designed to bring our trusted columnists off the page and onto your screen. June 17th 2025 Article Health care practices face rising audits and recoupments for using placental membrane grafts in diabetic ulcer treatments, risking significant financial penalties.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

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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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So I thought… And I was doing this for the United States Preventive Services Task Force because we were looking at the evidence to what’s the benefit and harm of screening, and I had to look all over. That never happens in CMS and other health insurance. And they can start July of 2025. Diane: Huge. And guess what?

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