MMA Staff Help Medical Students Explore the Intersection of Medicine and Health Policy

June 4, 2026

Four members of the MMA staff met with students from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine at the state Capitol on June 3 to discuss legislative matters.   

State Launches New Resource to Guide Patients to Non-Opioid Treatments

June 4, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in partnership with Hennepin Healthcare, is launching a new online resource called NOPAIN MN that is geared toward helping Minnesotans manage their pain without opioids. 

MMA Seeks Volunteers for Task Force on Medical Liability

June 4, 2026

The MMA Advocacy & Policy Committee (APC) is seeking physician volunteers to serve on its newly created Medical Liability Task Force.  

Key MMA Priorities Signed into Law by Gov. Walz

May 28, 2026

This week, Gov. Tim Walz signed into law several key healthcare provisions supported by the MMA.

Free Perinatal Education ECHO Series Now Available

May 21, 2026

The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) is offering a free, virtual ECHO series on perinatal education.

First Cohort of Medical School Students Celebrated in St. Cloud

May 21, 2026

As a salute to the inaugural class of the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud, the MMA held an open house on May 18 at its Board Chair’s home in Sartell. 

MMA and More Than 400 Orgs Urge Federal Funding for Gun Violence Prevention Research

May 21, 2026

The MMA signed onto a letter to Congress’ Committee on Appropriations on May 18 urging leaders to include funding in the 2027 budget for gun violence prevention research. 

Physician Volunteers Needed to Serve on State Committees, Councils

May 21, 2026

The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is seeking physicians who are interested in serving on various state boards, councils, and committees.  

MMA Board Approves 5 Pulse Policies, Hears from Malcolm on HCMC’s Future

May 21, 2026

At its May 16 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved five new policies that went through The Pulse and heard from former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm.

Legislative Session Ends with Positive Outcomes for MMA Priorities

May 21, 2026

The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 18, with several MMA priority bills passing, and now just await Gov. Tim Walz’s signature before becoming law. 

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