MAFP Blog

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Autism Screening & Early Referral
Nicole Berning, MS, BCBA, of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, shares about the importance of autism screening and early referral, outlining practice considerations for family physicians and primary care
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MN Legislative Update: LARC Coverage, Abortion Access, Paid Leave & Conversion Therapy
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update from the Capitol, highlighting current movement on legislation on LARC coverage and abortion access, meetings with legislators
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Taking Action on Single-Payer Health Care
In recent years, Minnesota Academy of Family Physician (MAFP) members have put through several (adopted) resolutions/policies addressing single-payer health care and the need to ensure all Minnesotans have equitable access
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Minnesota Legislative Session Begins
With the start of the 2023 legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update from the Capitol, highlighting the Protect Reproductive Options Act
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AAFP Federal Advocacy Update, December 2022
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) federal advocacy team shares an update about efforts to avert Medicare payment cuts and streamline prior authorization processes; recommendations on cybersecurity policies in
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Minnesota Legislative Session: 2023 Preview
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Dave Renner, CAE, shares a preview of the 2023 Minnesota legislative session and highlights the MAFP’s legislative priorities and engagement opportunities.
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Filling the Oral Health Care Gap: Medical-Dental Integration
Dental needs of Minnesotans and those across the country have fallen into a prevention gap. The next step in addressing the oral health needs of our communities is to integrate
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REPRESENTATION & VISIBILITY MATTERS: WORKING TO STRENGTHEN CARE OF NATIVE & INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN FAMILY MEDICINE
An interview with Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Student Director Tamee Livermont, MPH, on leadership, advocacy and working to strengthen care of native and indigenous communities in family medicine
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AAFP Federal Advocacy Update, November 2022
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) federal advocacy team shares an update about Medicare payment cuts, Medicaid and CHIP coverage, telehealth flexibilities, scope of practice legislation, integrated behavioral health
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Religious Accommodations for Health Care Providers & Trainees
At the 2021 Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) House of Delegates, a resolution was adopted to support religious accommodations for health care providers and trainees in the workplace. The
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Measles on the Rise in Minnesota
GUEST POST: Twenty-one Minnesota children have become ill with measles in the Twin Cities area since June 2022. The case count will likely increase due to recent exposures in school
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AAFP Federal Advocacy Update, October 2022
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) federal advocacy team shares an update about improving access to primary care, the call for further legislative action on the youth mental health