At the 2021 Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians House of Delegates, a resolution was adopted to support religious accommodations for health care providers and trainees in the workplace. The MAFP has since compiled a list of resources on understanding and implementing religious accommodations in the workplace.
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 and child care settings as well as in unvaccinated children who have recently traveled to countries where measles is endemic. In this guest post, the Minnesota Department of Health shares reminders on actions health care providers can take to help prevent future cases of measles.
The American Academy of Family Physicians federal advocacy team shares an update about improving access to primary care, the call for further legislative action on the youth mental health crisis, the need to pass the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Act, the latest data on the role of family physicians in maternity care deserts and more.
Bob Koshnick, MD, FAAFP, is passionate about increasing patient access to quality, affordable health care. He recently published a book on reducing medical care costs and regulatory burdens and empowering patients to manage their own care.
University of Minnesota medical students share about MD Link, a medical-student-run, non-profit mentorship organization, working to develop student leaders and provide role models to youth who are vulnerable.
The American Academy of Family Physicians federal advocacy team shares an update about prior authorization reform, preventive care coverage, Medicare payment cuts, COVID-19 federal funding, physician loan forgiveness programs and behavioral health integration.
