MAFP Advocacy Blog

On this blog, you’ll find legislative updates, invitations to take action on proposed legislation, advocacy tools, clinical practice resources and family medicine voices.
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Our legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update from the Capitol on loan forgiveness for health care workers, funding for tobacco cessation services, proposed limits on Minnesota’s immunization registry,...
Dennis Peterson, MD, asks how can we advance the education of practicing Minnesota family physicians who have interest in learning point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) skills....
2022 Minnesota Legislative Session Update: Our legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares the status of primary care payment reform, gives a recap on recent bills introduced that would interfere with...
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians would like to thank Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan for outlining a budget that prioritizes the health of all Minnesotans by including support...
Legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares a preview of the 2022 Minnesota Legislative Session and highlights the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians’ (MAFP) legislative priorities and ways to get engaged...