Ensuring Family Medicine Has a Seat at the Table

Our health systems have changed more in the past four weeks than in the last decade. Even after the current crisis fades, the old ways cannot fully return. All systems will change, and a new healthcare reality will emerge. Family physicians must help shape that change. Consider serving on a healthcare-related board/commission to ensure family medicine has a seat at the table.

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.

COVID-19, Magnifier of Inequity

You may have heard the COVID-19 pandemic, with its obvious widespread effects, referred to as “the great equalizer.” But, like every public health crisis throughout history, COVID-19 is NOT an equalizer of disparities and inequity; it is a magnifier.

COVID-19 Relief, Safety Net Programs & Prior Auth

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on the current legislative session, including the passing of an additional relief package for COVID-19, CMS granting additional flexibility to the state to manage safety net programs and continuing discussions around prior authorization reform.