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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

Noreta Family Medicine

As a family doctor who has worked for a large hospital system in the past, I fully agree with this contention. Early in the film, family physician Dr. Erin Martin, is featured. I ended up opening Noreta Family Medicine in 2020, a Direct Primary Care (DPC). One study showed that the average primary care visit is 18.9

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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. 1354, which would establish a School Health Advisory Committee.

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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

adults lacked a usual source of care in 2022—marking the highest level in a decade, despite historically high rates of insurance coverage during this period. of new physicians entered primary care—or 19.8% when excluding those practicing in hospitals—marking the lowest rate in a decade. More than 30% of U.S. In 2022, only 24.4%

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Key Bills in the 2025 Legislative Session AAFP is Watching Closely

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come. HB 86 – Rural Hospital Investment Fund Bill What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Rep.

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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- ADVOCACY News

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

This bill proposes to improve the healthcare decision-making and treatment process for prescriptions and testing by reducing the pre-approval (prior authorization) burdens placed on healthcare providers by health insurance carriers. Family Physicians Relieved SCOTUS Preserves Patient-Physician Relationship The June 13 U.S.