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.
The 2020 Minnesota legislative session begins tomorrow, February 11. Our legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on what to expect, including what’s coming up for Minnesota’s “physician caucus.”
The Minnesota legislative session kicks off on February 11. Our legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares his take on what to expect for health care in the 2020 session and how the MAFP is prioritizing its legislative advocacy work.
Minnesota family medicine residents, medical students and practicing family docs are invited to get equipped to advocate effectively for their patients and family medicine at one of two upcoming Intro to Advocacy workshops. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians is a member-focused, member-led organization. We are always looking for members to step into volunteer leadership roles. View a list of 2020 volunteer/leadership openings for MAFP members and help guide our work and advocacy efforts.
Minnesota family docs are on the frontlines of the opioid crisis, caring for patients with opioid use disorder. We’re proud of the work being done across our state to fight opioid abuse, but MORE support and training are needed.
In Minnesota, we know that family physicians are THE doctors taking care of our rural communities. But, more support is needed in training and recruiting the next generation of rural family physicians.
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians has identified primary care investment as a legislative priority for 2020. Get plugged into our advocacy efforts and help move the conversation forward!
