MMA Priorities Included in Omnibus Bills, On the Move at the Capitol
April 23, 2026
Several of the MMA's top legislative priorities continue to move at the Capitol, as the session enters its last month.
State Survey Shows Youth Cannabis Use Continues to Decline
April 23, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported on April 20 that there continues to be a steady decline in youth cannabis use since 2013, with 96% of students reporting not having used cannabis in the last month.
Registration Now Open for 2026-2027 MN Physician Leadership Institute
April 23, 2026
Registration for the 2026-2027 cohort of the MMA’s Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MNPLI) is now open.
Call for MMA Leadership Candidates
April 23, 2026
The MMA Governance & Nominating Committee is seeking candidates interested in serving in MMA leadership. MMA leaders are elected in August of each year through a member-wide election held via electronic ballot.
Free Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication
April 23, 2026
The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering physicians a comprehensive training series in May and June that will introduce them to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).
MN Rural Youth Get Exposed to World of Healthcare at St. Cloud Event
April 23, 2026
Nearly 70 Minnesota youth were introduced to the world of healthcare on April 18 at the Rural Youth Medical Careers Discovery Day, held on the campus of the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud.
MMA Opposes Legislation to Rollback Prior Authorization Law
April 16, 2026
On April 13, the House Health Finance and Policy Committee heard legislation that proposes changes to the Minnesota law governing prior authorization requirements.
MMA Supports Bill to Authorize Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure
April 16, 2026
On April 13, the House Health Finance and Policy Committee held an informational hearing on legislation that would establish a licensure framework for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) and authorize them to practice in Minnesota.
2026 MMA Awards Nominations Are Now Open, Nominate a Peer
April 16, 2026
Members are encouraged to nominate their peers, medical students, residents/fellows, and advocacy champions for one of the MMA’s annual awards.
Urge Your Federal Representatives to Support Medicare Payment Reform
April 16, 2026
The AMA is asking physicians to urge their federal representatives to support the recently introduced Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, H.R. 8163.
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