MMA Board of Trustees Sets Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session
November 13, 2025
At its November 8 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved a list of priorities that aim to make Minnesota the best place to practice and Minnesotans the healthiest in the nation.
University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview Announce Deal
November 13, 2025
The years-long saga between the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview took another twist this week as Fairview and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) announced a separate 10-year deal without the university's approval.
Physicians Sought for Minnesota Drug Formulary Committee
November 13, 2025
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is accepting applications for two open physician seats on the Minnesota Drug Formulary Committee.
Infant Formula Recalled in Wake of Botulism Outbreak
November 13, 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states, including at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula.
MDH Applies for Federal Rural Health Transformation Program
November 6, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced November 6 that it has submitted a comprehensive application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for participation in the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
Allina Health Physicians Stage One-Day Strike
November 6, 2025
A group of Allina Health physicians held a one-day strike to protest working conditions on November 5 at various Allina locations in Minnesota.
MMA Helps Lead Panel Discussion on Firearm Safety at NAMI-Minnesota State Conference
November 6, 2025
The MMA helped facilitate a panel discussion on firearm safety at NAMI-Minnesota's annual state conference on November 1 in St. Paul.
CMS Releases Final Rule for 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
November 6, 2025
On October 31, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
Be Sure to Vote on Election Day Next Tuesday
October 30, 2025
Next Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day. Make sure you have a plan to vote, if you haven’t already.
Physician Union Authorizes One-Day Strike for November 5
October 30, 2025
A group of Allina Health physicians announced last week that they are preparing for a one-day strike on November 5 to protest working conditions.