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2025 MN Legislative Session Ends

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As many of you understand, our Capitol community is like a family and many of us have worked together for years, if not decades. Initially set to expire this year, audio-only telehealth coverage was extended through July 1, 2027. More broadly, this is a profound loss for the entire state of Minnesota.

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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)

Imposes New (State-Only) Medi-Cal Premiums for Undocumented Adults – Implements $100 monthly premiums for undocumented adults aged 19 and older, effective January 1, 2027. CAFP is actively advocating to preserve critical workforce funding that trains and sustains family physicians across the state. million total funds ($1.46

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Dr. Paul Thomas Gives the Welcome to Detroit Lecture for Incoming Class of 2027 at WSU SOM

Plum Health

Paul Thomas Gives the Welcome to Detroit Lecture for Incoming Class of 2027 at WSU SOM This year, Dr. Paul Thomas was invited to give a “Welcome to Detroit” lecture for the Wayne State University School of Medicine Class of 2027. The 2027 class is likely similar but their demographic data isn’t readily available online.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

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. Read a summary of HF 1005. Read a summary of HF 958.

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California Immigrants Weigh Health Coverage Against Deportation Risk

Physician's Weekly

Jamie Munks, a spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the state’s Medicaid agency, said the department was “deeply concerned” by the news and that the data was regularly passed along to CMS with the understanding that it was protected. That’s more than she can afford.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

By 2027, at least 80% of electronic prior authorization requests will be answered in real time, and the process will be easier to do online. An industry group called AHIP (formerly known as America’s Health Insurance Plans) said the updates could help as many as 257 million people. But experts say the changes may not go far enough.

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Nestle, Other Food Companies Vow to Ban Artificial Colors

Physician's Weekly

products by 2027. products by 2027. said it intends to remove artificial colors from its products by the end of 2027, according to media reports. . “As their diverse dietary preferences and nutritional needs evolve, we evolve with them.” ” Nestle said 90% of its U.S. products already contain no synthetic dyes.