Meet MAFP President Deb Dittberner, MD, MBA

Leadership

Family Medicine Obstetrics

Four Minnesota family physicians share about the importance of family medicine obstetrics and the need for more support.

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Legislative

AAFP Federal Advocacy Update, October 2023

The American Academy of Family Physicians Federal Advocacy team shares what they’ve been working on, including Medicare payment reform, growing the primary care workforce, mental health parity and more.

Advocacy

Pharmacists: The Underrated Change Agents for Your Clinical Practice

Alex Sharp, MD, and Alison Knutson, PhD, discuss how to integrate pharmacists into your clinical practice.

Anti-Slavery Resources & Organizations

MAFP advocacy coordinator Khin Oo shares a list of resources and organizations working on anti-slavery.

Practice

Vaccinate to Protect Against Respiratory Infections

Vaccines are an important public health tool, and family physicians play an important role in getting patients vaccinated against preventable illnesses.

The Minnesota Department of Health provides a summary of vaccines recommended to reduce respiratory illnesses in the fall 2023/winter 2024 season.

Physicians Needed: Research on Safe Firearm Storage Counseling

The Minnesota Medical Association and University of Minnesota are seeking physician participation in a research study on safe firearm storage counseling.

AAFP Federal Advocacy Update, November 2022

The American Academy of Family Physicians federal advocacy team shares an update about Medicare payment cuts, Medicaid and CHIP coverage, telehealth flexibilities, scope of practice legislation, integrated behavioral health and investment in primary care....

Religious Accommodations for Health Care Providers & Trainees

At the 2021 Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians House of Delegates, a resolution was adopted to support religious accommodations for health care providers and trainees in the workplace. The MAFP has since compiled a list of resources on...

Measles on the Rise in Minnesota

GUEST POST: Twenty-one Minnesota children have become ill with measles in the Twin Cities area since June 2022. The case count will likely increase due to recent exposures in school and child care settings as well as in...

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...

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....

MD Link: Medical-Student-Run Mentor Program

University of Minnesota medical students share about MD Link, a medical-student-run, non-profit mentorship organization, working to develop student leaders and provide role models to youth who are vulnerable....

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....

AAFP Congress of Delegates 2022: MN Highlights

MN family physicians were well-represented at the 2022 American Academy of Family Physicians Congress of Delegates. Read a recap of resolution actions and Minnesota's involvement....

Finding Joy in the Practice of Medicine

Alex Vosooney, MD, reflects on her journey from residency to today and shares how she still finds joy in the practice of medicine....

Alice Mann, MD, MPH: A Call (Back) to Act

Family physician and former State Representative Alice Mann, MD, MPH, shares why she's campaigning for the Senate and why it's more important than ever for physicians to get involved in politics....