At the Legislature
2019 Legislative Priorities:
- Preserving MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance coverage by adopting a claims expenditure assessment as an on-going, stable funding mechanism for the expiring, outdated provider tax.
- Ensuring continuation of drug therapy for patients with chronic medication needs by limiting the ability of health plans or pharmacy benefit managers to restrict access to drugs once a patient begins a therapy.
- Supporting legislation that ensures prescribers receive real-time notifications on formulary changes and alternative covered drugs.
- Supporting funding to address the opioid crisis, including funds to ensure Prescription Monitoring Program access through the EHR and to address addiction treatment, prevention, and education.
- Supporting changes to the Minnesota Health Records Act to align with federal HIPAA laws to improve efforts to better coordinate patient care and reduce duplication of services.
Contacts:
Dave Renner
Director of State and Federal Legislation
drenner@mnmed.org
Office - 612-362-3750
Mobile – 612-518-3437
Eric Dick
Manager of State Legislative Affairs
edick@mnmed.org
Office - 612-362-3732
Mobile – 612-747-3683