Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy Toolkit

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Advocacy

AAFP Federal Advocacy Update, October 2022

The American Academy of Family Physicians federal advocacy team shares an update about improving access to primary care, the call for further legislative action on the youth mental health crisis, the need to pass the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Act, the latest data on the role of family physicians in maternity care deserts and more.

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How to Reduce Medical Care Costs

Bob Koshnick, MD, FAAFP, is passionate about increasing patient access to quality, affordable health care. He recently published a book on reducing medical care costs and regulatory burdens and empowering patients to manage their own care.

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Advocacy

AAFP Federal Advocacy Update, September 2022

The American Academy of Family Physicians federal advocacy team shares an update about prior authorization reform, preventive care coverage, Medicare payment cuts, COVID-19 federal funding, physician loan forgiveness programs and behavioral health integration.

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MAFP House of Delegates: What’s New & How to Engage

In 2021, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians is adding new ways to engage in our House of Delegates and make your voice heard in our policies and advocacy work. Find out what's new and how you can...

Support Family Leave & Early Childcare & Education

As family physicians, we regularly care for children and families in our clinics and communities and see firsthand the needs that are not being met and/or the support that is lacking. The Minnesota Legislature has introduced several bills...

Tobacco Prevention, Formularies, Postpartum Coverage & More

Dave Renner, CAE, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep, shares updates on legislation regarding tobacco prevention, mid-year formulary changes, postpartum health care coverage and medical cannabis....

Telehealth Moves in Both MN House & Senate

Dave Renner, CAE, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep, shares about Minnesota's continued bipartisan support for telehealth (including telephone services) and recent movement in the House and Senate....

Gun Violence Prevention

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Gun Violence Prevention Working Group members Emily Benzie, MD, and Pat Fontaine, MD, MS, share ways family physicians can take action to decrease gun violence through patient education and legislative advocacy....

Legislative Update: Telehealth, Mandatory Reporting, Medical Cannabis & More

Dave Renner, CAE, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep, shares the latest health care updates from the State Capitol, including more movement on telehealth expansion, a change for mandatory reporting, a flavored tobacco ban, medical cannabis modifications...

Emily Onello, MD, Profiles Rural Medical Educators

Emily Onello, MD, profiles prominent rural medical educators in a new book meant to serve both as a guide for the next generation of rural medical educators and a resource for rural communities and policy makers....

Legislative Update: Movement on Limits on Drug Prices & Formulary Changes

Dave Renner, CAE, our legislative rep, recaps recent movement at the Minnesota State Capitol related to drug prices and formularies, childhood immunizations, MinnesotaCare expansion, mask mandates, hospital pricing and tobacco cessation funding....

COVID-19 Vaccine: This Is Our Shot

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians member Stephanie Aldrin, MD, shares her experience with getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and urges you, when it’s your turn, to get the shot....

Public Option Bill, Vaccine Exemptions & Loan Forgiveness

Dave Renner, CAE, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep, recaps recent activities at the Minnesota State Capitol, including a hearing on MinnesotaCare expansion, the introduction of a new vaccine exemption bill, funding for physician loan forgiveness and...