Physicians' Day at the Capitol

Physicians' Day at the Capitol

New Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - Register here. 

Registration closes on Friday, February 27, at 1 pm CST to ensure time for scheduling legislative meetings. Registrants after this date are welcome to register on-site, but are not guaranteed a meeting with their legislator. Email MMA with questions.  

Below watch MMA President Lisa Mattson, MD, and the MMA advocacy staff provide a review of our top legislative priorities that will come in handy for the March 4 event. (Recorded February 25.)

Agenda:

Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., Suite 300, St. Paul

1 pm - Check-in
1:30 pm - Remarks from invited legislator
2 pm - Program concludes and meeting with lawmakers begin (transportation provided)

2026 Legislative Priorities

1. Support efforts to minimize the impact of federal Medicaid changes and preserve coverage for Minnesotans.
2. Repeal the personal belief exemption for school and child-care facility immunization requirements.
3. Support evidence-based firearm safety laws.
4. Ensure clinician involvement in prior authorization reviews.
5. Expand current confidentiality protections for participation in a “wellness program” to include other healthcare professionals.

2026 Issue Briefs

• Minimize the Harm of Federal Changes to Medical Assistance
• Increase Minnesota Childhood Vaccination Rates
• Support Evidence-Based Firearm Safety Laws
• Ensure Physician Involvement in Utilization Review Denials
• Reduce Barriers to Wellness Support for All Healthcare Professionals

Raise Your Voice and Be a Physician Advocate!

Get connected through our grass roots activities:

• Action Alerts
• District Dialogues

For either Capitol Rounds or District Dialogues, contact Chad Fahning, MMA's senior manager of lobbying & legislative affairs. (612-362-3732)

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#PutPatientsFirst

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