Under its new “normal,” the Minnesota legislature continues to only act on bills that have been agreed to by all four of the legislative caucuses. Our legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, provides updates on an insulin relief package, additional COVID-19 relief and reimbursement for Child and Teen Checkups.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians leader Deb Dittberner, MD, MBA, helps us separate fact from fiction on some commonly asked questions about COVID-19.
You may have heard the COVID-19 pandemic, with its obvious widespread effects, referred to as “the great equalizer.” But, like every public health crisis throughout history, COVID-19 is NOT an equalizer of disparities and inequity; it is a magnifier.
The need for robust primary care has never been greater, and the consequences of the way primary care is under-valued and poorly reimbursed are on full display. We urge health systems and payers to take the steps necessary to preserve, build and advocate for a strong primary care infrastructure, especially now.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians President Renée Crichlow, MD, thanks family docs across Minnesota for all the ways they are stepping up during these unprecedented times and shares important information about funding support for health care organizations across the state.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians President Renée Crichlow, MD, shares a message for ALL Minnesotans regarding COVID-19. There is a path through. Let us choose care, compassion and courage.
In 2020, we are uncoupling our House of Delegates from our annual Spring Refresher CME conference. Our goal is to make the meeting more nimble and accessible. Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians CEO Maria Huntley, CAE, MAM, shares more ways we’ve been working to increase engagement and improve effectiveness of our House of Delegates.
Two different bills have been introduced in the Minnesota legislature to address prior authorization by putting safeguards for patients on mid-year formulary switching and creating transparency and time limits to the prior authorization requirements and process. Learn more about this legislation, and take action by contacting your legislators.
Vaccine proponents filled the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda on February 18, 2020, to celebrate immunizations and the tremendous public good provided by vaccines.
Leadership in both the Minnesota House and Senate have made quick passage of insulin affordability bills a priority in 2020. Both bills are expected to be debated on the House and Senate floors in the coming weeks.
