Provider Tax, Cannabis & More Legislative Updates

Autism Screening & Early Referral

Nicole Berning, MS, BCBA, of the Minnesota Department of Human Services, shares about the importance of autism screening and early referral, outlining practice considerations for family physicians and primary care providers as well as resources for screenings, interventions, follow ups and more.

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Advocacy

Taking Action on Single-Payer Health Care

Mark Brakke, MD, chairs Health Care for All Minnesota, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting affordable, high quality health care for every Minnesotan through advocacy, education and community organizing. We asked Brakke to share about single payer health care and his work with Health Care for All Minnesota.

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Legislative

Minnesota Legislative Session Begins

With the start of the 2023 legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians lobbyist Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update from the Capitol, highlighting the Protect Reproductive Options Act and work to improve investment in primary care.

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Advocacy

AAFP Federal Advocacy Update, December 2022

The American Academy of Family Physicians federal advocacy team shares an update about efforts to avert Medicare payment cuts and streamline prior authorization processes; recommendations on cybersecurity policies in health care; work to increase vaccine uptake; and more.

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COVID-19 Vaccines: Safety & Effectiveness

Vaccines are safe, effective and our number one tool at preventing serious illness and death related to COVID-19. This post includes links to resources and trusted sources on vaccine safety, effectiveness and FAQs....

Seeking Physician Mentors for Underrepresented Pre-Med Students

The MAPS-Physician Mentorship Program seeks to develop meaningful, long-term mentorship relationships between underrepresented pre-med students and physicians. Mentors needed....

We Need You to Join the Fight Against the Delta Variant

The Delta variant is now the dominant strain across Minnesota (and the U.S.): it's more contagious and may cause more severe illness than past variants. We are seeing infections and hospitalizations increasing again—and, in turn, our health system...

Meet MAFP President Deb Dittberner, MD, MBA

We asked Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) President Deb Dittberner, MD, MBA, to share about the challenges facing family medicine and where the MAFP has room to grow....

We Must Do Something About Physician Burnout, Depression & Suicide

Now more than ever, it's critical for health care clinics/hospitals/systems, payers, physicians and more to come together to address burnout and the increase in physician suicide. Not only do we need to normalize physicians seeking help for mental...

MN Legislature Reaches Deal on Health & Human Services Budget

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on the health and human services budget deal and areas we've been tracking, including telehealth coverage and expansion of Medical Assistance....

MN Special Session Continues; Budget Agreement Closer

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on the status of Minnesota’s special session and the health and human services budget....

WE NEED A BETTER SOLUTION FOR THE TERRIBLE DISEASE OF BURNOUT

Family physician and certified life coach Michelle Wenner Chestovich, MD, shares about the increased risk of physician suicide and how the culture of medicine must change to address the epidemic of physician and provider burnout....

Legislative Update: Budget Deal Reached

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on the status of Minnesota’s budget bill and the need for a special session....

Health & Human Services Budget & Telehealth Passage

Our legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, provides an update on the Minnesota House passage of the Health and Human Services budget bill and the Minnesota Senate passage of the telehealth bill....