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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. Dr. Caruso specializes in all aspects of cardiology with a particular interest in coronary and structural interventions, cardiogenic shock, and advanced mechanical circulatory support.

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New 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. 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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World Blood Donor Day 2025 Arrives as Summer Blood Supplies Often Run Low

Physician's Weekly

Key goals include: raising awareness of the ongoing need for blood and plasma; encouraging regular donations; highlighting donors’ life-saving impact; and urging government and partner investment in national blood programs to ensure universal access to safe transfusions.

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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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Biogen agrees to pay $900 million in largest FCA Settlement Ever Secured without Government’s Intervention

FDA Law Blog

HHS noticed an increasing trend of illegal kickbacks in connection with speaker programs and in November 2020, the Office of Inspector General issued a Special Fraud Alert on the topic. The Alert described several factors that could potentially violate the antikickback statute.