Advocacy

Making Our Mission Happen

Advocacy is central to our work to make Minnesota the healthiest state and the best place to practice. Our advocacy efforts are grounded in our strategic plan, which aims to improve patient and population health, improve health equity, increase physician professional satisfaction and well-being, and empower physicians. The MMA deploys its influence broadly – at the Legislature, in the Courts, before state agencies, with health plans, and in communities.  

Addressing the One Big Beautiful Bill

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will significantly affect Minnesota physicians and their patients. MMA leadership will consider the OBBBA when they update the MMA advocacy priorities in Fall of 2025. In the meantime, we encourage Minnesota physicians to read the MMA's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act Resource Guide for Physicians." Click here to read the guide.

Key Initiatives

• Diversify the Minnesota physician workforce 

• Address social drivers of health. 

• Change the culture of medicine to address inequities and ensure optimal health for all. 

• Preserve trust in science, medicine, and the patient-physician relationship. 

• Change the culture of medicine to address inequities and ensure optimal health for all: 

• Increase the number of physicians and other clinicians trained in serious illness communication. 

• Improve vaccination rates and maintain access to medically necessary vaccinations. 

• Reduce firearm injuries and deaths, including suicides. 

• Improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. 

• Improve access to and adoption of personal services and support for physicians experiencing symptoms of burnout or career fatigue. 

• Mitigate the practice, hospital, and systemic factors that contribute to physician burnout and dissatisfaction. 

• Leverage technology to enhance patient care and streamline practice efficiency. 

• Increase leadership skills among Minnesota physicians. 

• Preserve access and advocate for policies that ensure high-quality healthcare for all people who live in Minnesota. 

Influencing Priorities 

MMA members enjoy a variety of ways to shape our priorities and policies. Your voice is important.  Here are just a few ways where members help shape MMA policy:  

• The Pulse

• Task Forces

• Standing Committees

• The Board of Trustees 

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