Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 13, 2025

Last week, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) was actively engaged in multiple discussions on health care policy, including Medical Assistance rate reimbursement, coverage for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model and broader reforms to patient-centered care. Highlights follow. Read a summary of HF 958.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Running from February 4 to May 15, this session promises to bring substantial changes to medical consent laws, Medicaid coverage, rural hospital funding, taxation on essential goods, and the transparency of healthcare costs. SB 58 & 101 – Age of Medical Consent Bill What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Sen.

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ABIM

JUNE 4, 2025

See the discussion on the Special Consideration IMG (International Medical Graduates) Pilot Pathway below.) Dr. Johnson updated the Specialty Board on the pilot proposal, which is currently under review by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Endocrine Society Robert W.

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ABIM

JUNE 24, 2025

The group discussed policy shifts and potential implications for graduate medical education and health equity. Dr. McDonald acknowledged that recent executive orders have emphasized more competition in medical and legal education accreditation, but reaffirmed ABIM’s commitment to evidence-based practice and health equity.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 1, 2025

So began the stress of trying to pay for tens of thousands of dollars in treatment — without health insurance. Making sure he had insurance was the last thing on his mind, until recently, Fry said. To save money, Fry said, he’s taking a less aggressive treatment route than his doctor recommended.

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Physician's Weekly

JULY 2, 2025

An immigrant without legal status, Maria doesn’t have health or dental insurance. “It’s so expensive,” said Maria, who often works 12-hour days lifting clients in and out of bed and helping them with hygiene, medication management, and housework. When her teeth start to throb, she swallows pain pills.

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