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| The Minnesota Legislature opened its 2012 session and the MMA has been there educating senators and representatives about the issues that matter most to physicians. This years top issues are: expediting repeal of the provider tax, implementing a health insurance exchange, refining Provider Peer Grouping and reinstating funding for the MERC Fund. | |
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| The MMA got off to a fast start at the 2012 Minnesota Legislature this week by offering testimony before the House Health and Human Services Reform Committee about refining the Provider Peer Grouping law. | |
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| The Minnesota Department of Health filed two motions for Emergency Protective Order this week in response to two class action suits brought against it since the Minnesota Supreme Court issued its opinion on Bearder v. State (more commonly known as the Newborn Screening Case) last November. The Department of Health is requesting protection from allegations by the plaintiffs in the suits of spoliation of evidence while the suits are pending. | |
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| The MMA is advocating for state officials to correct long-standing delays in filling vacant MD positions on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BMP), the states physician licensing board. The MMA is taking action to ensure that Minnesota physicians have full representation at BMP committee and board meetings. | |
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| MMA has signed onto a letter asking congressional leaders to stop stalling and stabilize Medicare by permanently repealing the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula using dollars already budgeted, but no longer needed. The MMA is one of 108 medical groups from across the country to sign the letter, which was drafted by the American Medical Association. Your help is still needed. | |
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| At the MMAs Healthiest Day at the Capitol event February, 16, youll have the opportunity to talk with key legislators about the important issues facing medicine today. Join your physician colleagues at the Capitol as we work to make Minnesota the healthiest state in the nation. Early registration is appreciated, as it enables us to schedule your one-on-one meeting with your lawmaker. | |
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| Youre a doctor you dont have time to be a policy expert or news reporter. Thats our job. Keep the MMA working for you by renewing your membership. The dues deadline for 2012 is January 31. To make sure your membership continues, call 1-800-342-5662 or 612-362-3747. Or email duesprocessing@mnmed.org. | |
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| Ritalin, Adderall, and their generic equivalents are the latest examples of prescription drugs that are in short supply in the Twin Cities. | |