MAFP Immediate Past President Alex Vosooney, MD, writes about the work to reform mental health reporting requirements for physicians and highlights resources from the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation to support physicians in working with medical board and credentialing committees to create positive change and reduce barriers to seeking mental health care.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) federal advocacy team shares about a recent trip to Capitol Hill by AAFP leaders and the latest policy updates and advocacy work impacting family physicians and primary care.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) federal advocacy team shares the latest updates on legislation impacting family physicians and their patients, including the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, measuring and reporting on primary care spending and more.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Federal Advocacy team shares what they’ve been working on, including Medicare payment reform, growing the primary care workforce, mental health parity and more.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on the legislative session.
The Minnesota Legislature is set to adjourn on May 22, 2023. With the time left in session, the bulk of the work is on finalizing the state’s budget and reconciling differences between the Senate and House in conference committees.
Work continues on the Health and Human Services budget as well as firearm safety legislation, a no-cost primary care study and paid family and medical leave.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on the legislative session, including the status of two budget bills, a conversion therapy ban, gender-affirming care protections and the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) federal advocacy team shares an update about their recent work to help strengthen Medicare, ban noncompete clauses, streamline prior authorization processes, promote health equity and more.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Dave Renner, CAE, shares what to expect in the remaining weeks of the legislative session and provides an update on actions around the MAFP’s legislative priority areas.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) federal advocacy team shares an update about their recent work, including support for proposed prior authorization rules, action to prevent substance use disorder care disruption, work on Medicare payment reform and more.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update from the Capitol in Saint Paul, highlighting recent legislative actions on mid-year formulary changes, the All-Payer Claims Database, conversion therapy, the collaborative care model, prior authorization, flavored tobacco and vaping products and adult-use cannabis.
