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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. These funds could be utilized for various purposes, including direct care, operational expenses, and facility maintenance or upgrades. 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. Adherence rates varied by insurance type: Medicare (84.7%), Medicare Advantage (80%), commercial insurance (78.2%), managed care organization (74.6%), and Medicaid (65.9%) ( P  < .001).

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Family Physicians Speak Out Against Changes to Vaccine Policy

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Its expertise shapes clinical guidance, insurance coverage and public health programs including the Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program (MnVFC). We remain committed to protecting the health of all Minnesotans by supporting science-based vaccine policy and encourage our members to utilize MDH immunization resources and recommendations.

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Choosing to Rent or Buy a Home in 2025

The Motivated MD

This week, we will tackle choosing to rent or buy a home in 2025. For example, any repairs that come up are your responsibility if your homeowner insurance doesn’t cover them. Get renters insurance Do not look at rent as ‘wasted money.’ This way of thinking is toxic and can lead to poor decision-making.

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Ep. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. Adler, J.D., of Roetzel & Andress

Physician's Practice

of Roetzel & Andress June 9, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. Insurance Denials and Prior Authorizations (00:11:26)** Challenges with insurance coverage, prior authorizations, and evolving insurer policies for GLP-1 prescriptions. Austin Littrell June 2nd 2025 Podcast Tom Price, M.D.,

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Pearls profiles: Get to know Neil Baum, MD

Physician's Practice

Recent Videos Related Content Decoding malpractice premiums: Insider insights every physician should know Jennifer Wiggins June 27th 2025 Article Check out these essential insights on controlling malpractice insurance premiums, including specialty impact, location factors, policy types and available discounts for physicians.

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Bathrooms “R” Us

Physician's Practice

Recent Videos Related Content Decoding malpractice premiums: Insider insights every physician should know Jennifer Wiggins June 27th 2025 Article Check out these essential insights on controlling malpractice insurance premiums, including specialty impact, location factors, policy types and available discounts for physicians.