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MN Legislative Session 2025: MAFP Priorities Remain in Play

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Audio-Only Telehealth – Ensuring audio-only telehealth visits remain a reimbursable option. Lawmakers must pass a full budget before June 30 to avoid a government shutdown. Medical Assistance Rate Reimbursement – Aligning primary care reimbursement rates under Medical Assistance with Medicare rates.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

It allows for telehealth services while establishing client-to-staff ratio requirements for group treatment settings. The bill also provides for enhanced payment rates for programs offering specific services, such as on-site childcare and culturally responsive programs. Status: The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

Behavior Change Happens in the Exam Room Unlike government agencies or corporations, healthcare professionals speak directly to individuals in a trusted, one-on-one setting. Offer telehealth services to cut patient travel emissions while improving accessibility. The healthcare sector contributes 8.5% of total U.S.

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He Slimed Me: FTC Hits GoodRx Over Unauthorized Use of Consumer Data

FDA Law Blog

Among its services are prescription drug discounts, telehealth visits, and other health services. This case was the latest example of government regulators punishing a company that refused to live up to its promises of consumer data protection.

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HPM Welcomes 15-Year DOJ Veteran, John W.M. Claud, to the Firm

FDA Law Blog

He is a frequent public speaker on matters of government enforcement strategies under the FDCA as well as corporate compliance best practices. He also will advise clients on matters related to compliance with the Controlled Substances Act and DEA regulations, and matters involving drug compounding, telehealth, and telemedicine. “I

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As the Calendar Turns, Cybersecurity Remains Key Focus of Digital Health Enforcement

FDA Law Blog

Claud — As we turn into the New Year, we offer a few items of interest in digital and telehealth regulation, enforcement, and compliance that may provide some helpful guideposts for stakeholders. By John W.M.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. She also sought input on overlapping aspects of community practice across the disciplines of internal medicine to inform ABIM’s recruitment efforts for broad physician representation in governance roles.