The MMA supports physicians and patients through advocacy on critical issues affecting the health of Minnesotans and the practice of medicine.
Improved Patient & Population Health
The MMA is leveraging its advocacy strength to improve the health of our communities; the affordability of care; and the quality, safety, and experience of care for all Minnesotans. We’re working to:
- 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.
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Improved Health Equity
The MMA is addressing some of Minnesota’s greatest health equity challenges – both within the practice of medicine and outside of the clinic walls. We’re working to:
- Diversify the Minnesota physician workforce:
- Increase the exposure of Minnesota youth from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine to careers in medicine.
- Reduce the non-tuition financial, and other, barriers associated with medical school and residency for students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine.
- Address social drivers of health:
- Advocate for policies and/or resources to improve access to care for people experiencing homelessness.
- Change the culture of medicine to address inequities and ensure optimal health for all:
- Increase physician/medical group and other key stakeholder awareness and utilization of current MMA health equity resources and develop new resources.
Improved Professional Satisfaction and Well-being
The MMA is working to alleviate the administrative burdens that are the most common drivers of physician burnout and professional dissatisfaction. The MMA champions the medical profession and celebrates the art and humanity of caring for patients. We’re working to:
- 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.
Empowered Physicians to Navigate Evolving Systems and Changing Roles
The MMA is working to equip physicians with the skills and support needed to navigate an ever-changing healthcare landscape. We’re working to:
- 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.
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Physicians are Valued & Trusted
The MMA is working to address some of medicine’s greatest challenges – which include the mistrust in physicians, science and medicine. In addition, the MMA is working to change the culture of medicine that for too long, has contributed to Minnesota’s health inequities. We’re working to:
- 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 physician/medical group and other key stakeholder awareness and utilization of current MMA health equity resources and develop new resources.
Other Key Issues
The MMA is committed to providing leadership and information on the issues physicians and patients care about today. From advance directives to vaccination rates, we provide resources and advocacy for the community.