June 11, 2026
The MMA has joined a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) against MultiPlan (recently rebranded to Claritev) and major insurers, including UnitedHealth, Elevance, Humana, Aetna, and Cigna, alleging that they conspired to systematically underpay healthcare practitioners for reimbursements for out-of-network services, which often fail to cover operating costs.
June 11, 2026
On June 9, the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) and Fairview Health Services finalized an agreement on funding for the university's healthcare programs, including the medical school.
June 11, 2026
A federal judge on June 8 nixed the Trump administration's $100,000 price tag on new H-1B visas, saying the fee is a tax and that only Congress can create new taxes.
June 11, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking two physician applicants for its E-Health Advisory Committee. The openings include one physician representative seat, and one physician alternate seat.
June 11, 2026
The MMA is inviting medical students, residents, and fellows to submit an abstract by August 14 to be considered for a poster presentation at this fall's annual MMA event.
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.
June 4, 2026
The MMA Advocacy & Policy Committee (APC) is seeking physician volunteers to serve on its newly created Medical Liability Task Force.
May 28, 2026
This week, Gov. Tim Walz signed into law several key healthcare provisions supported by the MMA.
May 21, 2026
The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) is offering a free, virtual ECHO series on perinatal education.
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.
