$84 Million Malpractice Verdict Awarded
October 8, 2026
On September 29, a Hennepin County jury issued an $84 million malpractice verdict against Fairview Health Services, in a case involving a patient who died of complications following an exercise-induced heart attack.
St. Cloud Fifth Graders Experience Mini Medical School
October 8, 2026
A group of fifth-grade students from Lincoln Elementary School in St. Cloud got a firsthand look at the world of medicine on October 5, during a special Mini Medical School Day hosted by the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud.
MMA Updates its “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Guide
October 8, 2026
On October 7, the MMA released an updated version of its “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Resource Guide for Physicians.”
HealthPartners and Essentia Health Agree to Merge
October 1, 2026
On September 29, HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced that their boards of directors have approved an affiliation agreement to combine their organizations.
OBBBA Cuts Kick in October 1 for Non-Citizens on Medical Assistance
October 1, 2026
On October 1, two significant provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA, 2025) affecting non-citizen adults on Medical Assistance (MA; Minnesota Medicaid) take effect.
MMA Leadership Recognizes Award Recipients at Empowering Physicians Event
October 1, 2026
Five physicians, two physicians-in-training, a state senator, and two firearm safety advocacy organizations were all honored with MMA awards, as part of the association’s Empowering Physicians Event on September 25.
Empowering Physicians Event Covers How to Dream Big and Succeed
October 1, 2026
This year’s Empowering Physicians event offered a mix of pomp and circumstance, recognition, and an inspiring talk on perseverance and determination.
Connect Patients to Mental Health Services with Updated MMA Guide
October 1, 2026
On September 29, the MMA launched an updated version of its “Mental Health Resource Guide for Physicians,” which provides physicians with tools to connect patients with mental health services, including substance use disorder services, across Minnesota.
Guidance on the 2026-2027 COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Vaccines Now Available
October 1, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released the vaccine provider guides for COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV monoclonal antibody and vaccine.
Allina Health, Physicians Reach Tentative Agreement
September 24, 2026
Several news sources are reporting that Allina Health and the Doctors Council SEIU reached a tentative agreement on September 22.