Health & Human Services Budget Update

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares a recap on the recent passage of Health and Human Services Budget bills in both the Minnesota House and Senate health committees.

Telehealth Moves in Both MN House & Senate

Dave Renner, CAE, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep, shares about Minnesota’s continued bipartisan support for telehealth (including telephone services) and recent movement in the House and Senate.

Legislative Update: Telehealth, Mandatory Reporting, Medical Cannabis & More

Dave Renner, CAE, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians legislative rep, shares the latest health care updates from the State Capitol, including more movement on telehealth expansion, a change for mandatory reporting, a flavored tobacco ban, medical cannabis modifications and more.

Governor Walz’s Budget Proposal

Dave Renner, CAE, the legislative rep for the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, summarizes Governor Walz’s budget recommendations for Minnesota for the upcoming two-year period and the potential impact on health care.

Telehealth Coverage Extended

During the one-day special session on December 14, 2020, the seventh special session this year, the Minnesota Legislature passed an omnibus bill (HF 19) by large bipartisan majorities that extends coverage for telehealth services.