Legislature Passes State Budget and Top MMA Priorities in One-Day Special Session
June 12, 2025
The Legislature met for a one-day special session on June 9 to approve the budget deal that leaders and Gov. Tim Walz agreed to over the weekend. Several of the MMA’s priorities were included.
MMA Well-Represented at Feisty AMA Meeting in Chicago
June 12, 2025
The AMA’s annual meeting, June 6-11 in Chicago, reinforced the importance of physician advocacy efforts on behalf of their patients and the practice of medicine.
Physicians-in-Training: Call for Posters – Empowering Physicians 2025
June 12, 2025
The MMA invites medical students, residents, and fellows to submit an abstract by August 15 to be considered for a poster presentation at this fall's annual membership event.
Osterholm to Speak at June 23 Virtual Forum on the Changing Landscape of Immunization Policies
June 12, 2025
The next MMA Physician Forum will be held on Monday, June 23, from 5 to 6 pm on “Adapting to Change: What Minnesota Physicians and their Patients Need to Know About Shifting Immunization Policies.”
Interim Report Released by MOUD in Jails Workgroup
June 12, 2025
After meeting for the past year, the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Jails workgroup has released its interim report. The final report and recommendations are expected to be completed this fall.
MMA Message to U.S. Senate: Reject Cuts to Medicaid
June 5, 2025
On June 4, the MMA joined other state medical associations in sending a letter to U.S. Senate leaders urging them to reject the devastating cuts to Medicaid included in H.R. 1 that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week.
Special Session Coming Soon, But Still No Date Set
June 5, 2025
After another week of closed-door negotiations on the state budget, legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz have been unable to reach a final deal.
Measles Spreads to the Twin Cities, MDH Reports
June 5, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported on June 2 that measles has reached the Twin Cities metro area.
Report: More Physicians Working at Practices Owned by Hospitals or Private Equity Groups
June 5, 2025
Physicians continue to move away from private practices and increasingly work at practices owned by hospitals or private equity groups, according to the latest AMA analysis.
Physicians Join Picket Line at 4 Allina Health Clinics
June 5, 2025
In an effort to jump-start talks between the Allina Health administration and primary care physicians, a group of doctors joined the picket line at Allina clinics in Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Maplewood and West St. Paul on June 3.