Special Session 2020
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, provides an update on the 2020 Special Session.
June 17, 2020
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, provides an update on the 2020 Special Session.
Key issues pursued by the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians that passed in the 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session included Tobacco 21, prior authorization reform, drug price transparency, emergency and affordable insulin program, scope of practice provisions and COVID-19 response legislation. Read our session recap from legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, for a more detailed session summary.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, provides an update on executive orders amending restrictions to elective surgeries and on interstate license reciprocity.
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, provides an update on legislation on prior authorization reform, drug pricing transparency and scope of practice.
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians wants to arm family docs across Minnesota with the tools and resources to reach out to legislators, the media and your communities about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting primary care. See sample talking points, story/messaging tips and additional resources to help you advocate for the proper financial infrastructure and support for our front line healthcare workers and clinics.
Our health systems have changed more in the past four weeks than in the last decade. Even after the current crisis fades, the old ways cannot fully return. All systems will change, and a new healthcare reality will emerge. Family physicians must help shape that change. Consider serving on a healthcare-related board/commission to ensure family medicine has a seat at the table.
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 legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on the current legislative session, including the passing of an additional relief package for COVID-19, CMS granting additional flexibility to the state to manage safety net programs and continuing discussions around prior authorization reform.
Our legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on recent movement in the Minnesota legislature with regard to prior authorization and prohibiting midyear formulary changes, increasing insulin access, reducing the harms of tobacco and nicotine and improving postpartum coverage.
Forty MAFP members attended the Day at the Capitol, hosted by the Minnesota Medical Association, on March 4, joining with more than 150 physicians, residents and medical students from across the state.