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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

These funds could be utilized for various purposes, including direct care, operational expenses, and facility maintenance or upgrades. 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. Limiting these cholesterol-raising oils is just as important as utilizing healthier options in your cooking. So while the occasional bit of virgin coconut oil likely won’t hurt, routine use is not heart-smart.

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Green Practice News: May 2025

My Green Doctor

This financial predictability allows for better budgeting and resource allocation.​ – Reduced Operational Costs : Implementing energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting and automated energy management systems, can decrease energy consumption by up to 30%, leading to further cost reductions. ​ Looking for a tailored approach?

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Jennifer Newberger Returns to HPM as a Director After Stints with Apple, Abbott Laboratories, and Cognito Therapeutics

FDA Law Blog

Ellison, Managing Director at HPM. She also managed the cross-functional team responsible for obtaining Apple’s first de novo authorizations for the ECG app and irregular rhythm notification. With her return to the firm, she can now utilize her recent in-house experience to help HPM’s diverse client base solve complex problems.

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Developments in State Prescription Drug Price Transparency Laws

FDA Law Blog

Schlanger — While federal efforts to address prescription drug prices are debated, states have continued to pursue their own measures that require drug manufacturers and other entities in the drug supply chain to disclose information about pricing. The North Dakota law includes three reporting requirements for drug manufacturers.

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FDA’s Third Party Review Program is Ready for the Next Pandemic, not the LDT Final Rule

FDA Law Blog

The final guidance appears not to make any meaningful changes that are actually likely to support or incentivize its increased utilization, which is disappointing, although not unsurprising. The Third Party Review Program for EUAs looks different compared to the Third Party Review Program for 510(k)s.

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Ep. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. Adler, J.D., of Roetzel & Andress

Physician's Practice

Financial Relationships with Pharmaceutical Companies (00:20:10)** Legal and ethical concerns for physicians with financial ties to GLP-1 drug manufacturers, including anti-kickback laws. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. Adler, J.D.,