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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. Mid-Year Formulary Changes – Limiting the ability of insurers to make coverage changes mid-year.

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An Additional Physician from Leading Sarasota Cardiology Practice to Now Offer the Hybrid Choiceâ„¢ 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. The CCP Hybrid Choice program is unique in that it offers patients the choice to join, or to remain in the traditional practice, as before.

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New Physician from Leading Sarasota Cardiology Practice to Now Offer the Hybrid Choiceâ„¢ Concierge Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

The physician continues to accept insurance and government programs, as before. Dr. Archer specializes in all facets of cardiology with an interest in general cardiology, critical care cardiology, cardiac echocardiography and valvular heart disease. The patient decides what’s right for them.

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

Physician's Weekly

Since she was still working, she thought her employer health insurance plan would cover her. This time, though, the insurance coverage wasn’t routine. Diamond contacted several people at UnitedHealthcare before she found out why the insurer refused to pay her claims. The bills totaled more than $100,000.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Committees reviewed a range of legislation, including efforts to address workforce shortages, expand insurance coverage and improve school health services. 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. Read a summary of S.F.

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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. Read a summary of HF 958.

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4th Circuit En Banc Judgment Affirms District Court Decision in Best Price Stacking Case

FDA Law Blog

The 4th Circuit three-judge panel decision relied heavily on the Supreme Court’s decision in Safeco Insurance Co. The controversy over the FCA’s intent standard where the applicable statute or regulation is ambiguous has special relevance when the FCA is used to target inaccurate government price calculations. of America v.