MAFP Calls for Action on Gun Violence

Joint Physician Statement on Patient Safety and Access to Care

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...

Bringing the MAFP to communities across Minnesota: A look at our 2025 regional meetings

In 2025, MAFP leaders traveled statewide to meet family physicians, residents and medical students where they live and work. From small towns to regional hubs, these visits strengthened relationships, highlighted local needs and helped shape advocacy and support...

Supporting Immigrant Patients in Minnesota

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...

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MAFP Calls for Action on Gun Violence

Family physicians across Minnesota advocate for evidence-based gun violence prevention policies to address ongoing public health crisis....

Artificial Intelligence in Family Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges

MAFP provides guidance and support around AI for members....

Understanding the Minnesota Restricted Recipient Program: The Family Physician Experience

Minnesota family physicians are raising concerns about the Restricted Recipient Program’s impact on patient access and provider workload. MAFP is calling for a re-evaluation to ensure patient safety without overburdening primary care teams....

DEI Matters in Family Medicine: A Physician’s Perspective

In this reflection, longtime MAFP member Dr. Chris Reif shares how diversity, equity and inclusion shaped his 45-year career....
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2025 MN Legislative Session Ends

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...

Minnesota Legislature ended MNCare eligibility for adults who are undocumented.

MNCare Eligibility Changes for Adults Who Are Undocumented

MinnesotaCare eligibility has changed for adults who are undocumented. Learn who is still covered, who isn't, and what other health care options exist....

Family Physicians Speak Out Against Changes to Vaccine Policy

AAFP and MAFP denounce HHS vaccine policy changes that bypass science and threaten public trust. Learn how doctors are speaking out for vaccine safety....