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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. Pharmacy benefits managers would be prohibited under this bill from barring disclosure of information by pharmacists to consumers about drug costs and alternative drugs for treatment.

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The Best and Worst Cooking Oils for Managing Cholesterol

Imperial Center Family Medicine

When managing your cholesterol through diet, the types of fats and oils you cook with can make a significant difference. Save this tropical oil for special occasions versus everyday cooking when managing cholesterol through diet. So while the occasional bit of virgin coconut oil likely won’t hurt, routine use is not heart-smart.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. The bill was passed by a voice vote and was sent to the Tax Committee. Read a summary of S.F.

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How to Get Ozempic & GLP-1’s Covered by Insurance (or Save Big with Plum Health Direct Primary Care): The Ultimate Guide You Can’t Afford to Miss!

Plum Health

Managing diabetes—especially as you get older—can be challenging physically, emotionally, and financially. Before diving into the nitty-gritty of cost, let's briefly talk about what Ozempic is and why it's become such a popular choice for managing Type 2 diabetes. Save with patient assistance programs.

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How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

The liver manufactures new cholesterol molecules and captures excess from circulation for excretion. Certain families of commensal bacteria express specialized enzymes enabling them to convert cholesterol into an intricately related byproduct called coprostanol that is poorly absorbed through intestinal walls.

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Maine and Nevada Update Drug Price Transparency Laws

FDA Law

Schlanger — Maine and Nevada previously enacted laws requiring drug manufacturers to report information about the pricing of their products. Both states’ new requirements will become effective in October 2021 and should be considered as manufacturers prepare for state drug price transparency reporting in 2022.

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Interdisciplinary Case Report

CDOCS

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