How to Reduce Medical Care Costs

GUEST POST: Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians member 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.

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.

Two MAFP Priorities Pass Senate

MAFP legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, provides an update on two MAFP legislative priorities—the licensing of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and clarifying that direct primary care arrangements are not insurance. Both recently passed the Minnesota Senate floor, unanimously (67-0).