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2025 MN Legislative Session Ends

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

During negotiations, leadership compromised by centering the increase on mental health and did not raise reimbursement rates for outpatient primary care. Initially set to expire this year, audio-only telehealth coverage was extended through July 1, 2027. After two years and meeting specific requirements, a full license may be granted.

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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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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. The conversation touched on the need to more consistently reference “older adult(s)” instead of “elderly” and the relatively low percentage of geriatric content in internal medicine assessments.