Addressing Racism: Resources, Advocacy & Education for Family Docs

As Minnesota’s family physicians, we stand with our communities and wish to be a part of the work dismantling structural racism and discriminatory institutional practices. Racism is a public health crisis. We are committed to addressing racism and supporting our physician members by providing useful resources, advocacy and education.

MN Legislative Session 2020 Wraps

Key issues pursued by the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians that passed in the 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session included Tobacco 21, prior authorization reform, drug price transparency, emergency and affordable insulin program, scope of practice provisions and COVID-19 response legislation. Read our session recap from legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, for a more detailed session summary.

Advocating for Primary Care During COVID-19 & Beyond

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians wants to arm family docs across Minnesota with the tools and resources to reach out to legislators, the media and your communities about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting primary care. See sample talking points, story/messaging tips and additional resources to help you advocate for the proper financial infrastructure and support for our front line healthcare workers and clinics.

Insulin Relief & Reimbursements for Telehealth & Checkups

Under its new “normal,” the Minnesota legislature continues to only act on bills that have been agreed to by all four of the legislative caucuses. Our legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, provides updates on an insulin relief package, additional COVID-19 relief and reimbursement for Child and Teen Checkups.

Separating Fact from Fiction With COVID-19

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians leader Deb Dittberner, MD, MBA, helps us separate fact from fiction on some commonly asked questions about COVID-19.