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MN Legislative Session 2025: MAFP Priorities Remain in Play

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As our state legislature gets closer to special session, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physician’s (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides a recap of the 2025 session. Once all budget areas are finalized, the governor is expected to call a special session.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Meanwhile, Democrat David Gottfried ‘s win in the Roseville special election has tied the Minnesota House (67 Republicans, 67 Democrats), shifting the balance of power and influencing which bills move forward in coming weeks. Committee Hearing Updates Last week saw several key legislative hearings.

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Baby Formula Shortages

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

I heard the government will be importing baby formula from other countries. If your child is older than 6 months of age and is usually on regular formula (not a specialty product for allergies or other special health needs), this may be an option. To find an accredited milk bank, check here. Is that safe?

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

The bill passed by a voice vote and was referred to the State and Local Government Committee. This will trigger a special election in District 6. SENATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) COMMITTEE On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Senate HHS Committee heard a series of health care bills: S.F. Read a summary of S.F.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

In addition, Dr. Nguyen co-chairs the SCPMG Virtual Medical Center and brings extensive expertise as a practicing family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente. I know for a fact that the government or legislators looked to us in Permanente. million members and patients. And then putting that on steroids with AI.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. I don’t have access to change the levers of government. Alex 00:09 We are delighted to welcome S oo Borson, who is a primary care oriented geriatric psychiatrist.

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