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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. Key features of the bill include a 1.3%

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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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Green Practice News: May 2025

My Green Doctor

That’s why our Practice Management program includes a guided, meeting-by-meeting path for helping clinics transition to renewable energy and cut utility bills—without overwhelming staff or adding to your to-do list. The breadth of services provided by modern day medicine is profound. Looking for a tailored approach?

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Referral Patterns and Gaps in HLA-B27

Physician's Weekly

A retrospective analysis study published in June 2025 issue of Journal of Rheumatology, researchers examined how HLA-B27 testing has been utilized in routine clinical practice for diagnosing spondylarthritis ( SpA ). Source: jrheum.org/content/early/2025/06/11/jrheum.2025-0167

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Family Physicians Speak Out Against Changes to Vaccine Policy

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MDH continues to offer up-to-date resources for health care providers and the public. That guidance must come from independent scientists, doctors and providers – not political appointees or ideologues.” This page includes websites, videos, publications, and mobile apps that can be shared with patients and the public.

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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. There are also homeowners insurance costs, property taxes, flood insurance (depending on where you live), any upgrades to the home, utilities (sometimes included in rent expenses), upfront costs to include a downpayment, and closing fees. Stay tuned!

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Since the mid-1990s, our capacity for innovation has never stopped as hospitalists navigate a complex landscape of acute illnesses, interprofessional collaborations and the imperative to provide efficient, high-quality care. We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems.