The Minnesota Legislature completed its eighth week on April 17, 2026. Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja provides an update on key issues impacting family
The Minnesota Legislature completed its fifth week on March 27, 2026, following a push to meet committee deadlines. Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist
As the Minnesota Legislature finished its fourth week on March 13, 2026, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) continued tracking the progress of health-care-related
Minnesota’s Medicaid program, known as Medical Assistance, covering 1.2 million Minnesotans, is facing major disruption. Read on for key information regarding the changes and what
The MAFP tracks major 2026 Minnesota legislative actions, including health care reform, vaccine policy, reproductive health, prior authorization and gun violence prevention.
Family physicians across Minnesota are raising concerns about how recent ICE activity is affecting patient care, clinic operations and physician well-being. MAFP is calling for clearer guidance, protections and resources from health care systems.
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) signed onto a statement issued by the Minnesota Medical Association, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Minnesota Section, the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the...
There is fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities across Minnesota. As family physicians, we play a vital role in providing reassurance, maintaining patient safety and connecting patients to trusted resources. Here’s how you can support your patients: Reassure...
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) legislative representative Megan Verdeja reports on the end of the 2025 legislative session and reflects on recent tragedies: “First, we must acknowledge that it has been over a week since violence...