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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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An Additional Physician from Leading Sarasota Cardiology Practice to Now Offer the Hybrid Choice™ Concierge Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

The physician continues to accept insurance and government programs, as before. This special program allows for that time,” says Dr. Caruso. He completed his Internal Medicine training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital from 2015-2018 accompanied by a focus in Medical Education.

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Have Job-Based Health Coverage at 65? You May Still Want To Sign Up for Medicare

Physician's Weekly

Had she signed up for the government insurance plan when she turned 65, Diamond could have avoided a financially perilous situation that left her unexpectedly responsible for the medical costs she incurred during that time. As secondary payer, Diamond’s employer policy picked up 20% of what Medicare would have paid.)

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PhRMA Code Revised in Response to OIG Special Fraud Alert on Speaker Programs

FDA Law Blog

The PhRMA Code is updated periodically to reflect changes in industry norms or, as is likely the case with the latest revision, in response to political pressure or increased scrutiny from the federal government. Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) (see our blog post on this Special Fraud Alert here ).

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport of the agitated child

PEMBlog

Special thanks to Manpreet Singh, MD ( @MprizzleER ) for helping to put this collaboration together. Government. These articles will take another look at the content included in this episode. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources.

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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. SENATE EDUCATION POLICY COMMITTEE S.F. 1354 ( Senator Boldon ): On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Senate Education Policy Committee heard S.F. This will trigger a special election in District 6. Read a summary of S.F.

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15 Years Strong: Rare Disease Week’s Remarkable Journey of Support

FDA Law Blog

Led by Annie Kennedy, Everylife’s VP of Government Affairs and Policy, we worked the halls of Congress to educate lawmakers on the pressing needs of the rare disease community. I’m proud to share with you that Everylife’s “patient army” held more than 330 meetings with members of Congress last week.