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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)

Proposed Changes to Medi-Cal Coverage for Undocumented Individuals Enrollment Freeze for Full-Scope (State-Only) Medi-Cal Expansion to Undocumented Adults – Freezes new enrollment for undocumented adults aged 19 and older, effective January 1, 2026. The policy would be effective January 1, 2026.

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Health professionals speak out against the new nuclear arms race

Common Sense Family Doctor

However, as stated plainly in a recent editorial published in more than 120 medical journals worldwide , “This does not mean humanity is any safer.” The last of the nuclear arms accords, the New START treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation, is set to expire in 2026.

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Apply to the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

ABIM

To help advance this mission, ABIM and the ABIM Foundation are proud to sponsor the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars Program , a year-long, part-time research program that supports early career physicians and researchers as they strive to become leaders in their field.

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Gastroenterology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Dr. McDonald pointed out that internal ABIM studies have suggested that medical knowledge starts becoming outdated after about five years, which was part of the decision behind the LKA’s five-year cycle. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Join ABIM Governance: apply by July 20

ABIM

ABIM is pleased to announce openings on the Board of Directors , ABIM Council and several Specialty Boards for initial three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026. In addition to positions for physicians, these include several openings for patients/caregivers and healthcare team members. Applications are due Sunday, July 20, 2025.

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Probiotics don’t improve outcomes in children with acute gastroenteritis

PEMBlog

However, this large study shows that probiotics do not significantly shorten illness duration, improve symptoms, or reduce the need for additional medical visits. N Engl J Med 2018; 379:2015-2026. Parents often use probiotics, like Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG , hoping to reduce the severity of their child’s gastroenteritis.

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FDA Hosts Webinar for Stage 1 Requirements under LDT Final Rule

FDA Law Blog

Complaints FDA discussed how LDT developers should handle the transition from the current Quality System Regulation (QSR)(21 CFR Part 820) to the recently promulgated Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) that is scheduled to take effect on February 2, 2026. SCF : LDT, unmet need within an integrated healthcare system.