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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.

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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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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is a cosponsoring board for geriatric medicine, which means physicians certified by ABFM who have completed accredited training can also qualify for the Geriatric Medicine Certification Exam administered by ABIM and obtain ABFM Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine.

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Gun Violence Reduction Law Further Extends Moratorium on Trump-Era Rebate Rule

FDA Law Blog

A little-noticed section (13101) of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act , signed by the President on Saturday, continues the pattern by extending the moratorium on the rebate rule one more year until January 1, 2027, this time to help pay costs of implementing the gun violence reduction measures in that legislation.

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5 Takeaways From Health Insurers’ New Pledge To Improve Prior Authorization

Physician's Weekly

The use of AI in making prior authorization decisions isn’t new — and it will probably continue to ramp up, with insurers pledging Monday to issue 80% of prior authorization decisions “in real-time” by 2027. “Artificial intelligence should help this tremendously,” Rep. Gregory Murphy (R-N.C.),