Minneapolis VA Updates its Bylaws
August 21, 2025
The Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) recently updated its bylaws, allowing CRNAs to practice independently.
Registration Open for September 4 Virtual Conversation on Culturally Responsive Care
August 21, 2025
The Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) will host a virtual conversation about culturally responsive care on September 4, from noon to 1 pm.
CentraCare Lays Off More than 500, County Takes Over HCMC
August 14, 2025
It was a tumultuous week for healthcare in Minnesota as St. Cloud-based CentraCare announced that it was laying off 535 of its employees, and the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted to dissolve the Hennepin Healthcare System board, which controls Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in downtown Minneapolis.
More Than a Dozen Vendors to Display at Empowering Physicians Event
August 14, 2025
Along with the insights of best-selling author Elisabeth Rosenthal, MD, and University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham, MD, Empowering Physicians: A Night of Learning & Connection event-goers will have an array of vendors with which to interact.
New MMA Community of Practice for Physician Well-being Leaders – Kickoff September 2
August 14, 2025
Across Minnesota, physicians and care teams—both formally and informally—are leading efforts to improve clinician well-being. Some hold official wellness titles, while many are simply the “go-to” people in their clinic, department, or system when colleagues need support.
MDH Releases Report on Health Plan Administrative Spending
August 7, 2025
On August 7, the Minnesota Department of Health’s Health Economics Program released its most recent report on health plan company administrative spending.
HHS Secretary Deals Devastating Blow to Vaccine Development
August 7, 2025
On August 5, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced plans to severely hamper vaccine development programs.
MMA Launches OBBBA Resource Guide for MN Physicians
August 7, 2025
The MMA has launched “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Resource Guide for Physicians” to help Minnesota practitioners understand how key provisions of the law will affect their practice and patients.
MMA-Championed Clean Indoor Air Act Turns 50
August 7, 2025
Fifty years ago, Minnesota became the first state to adopt legislation restricting smoking in indoor public places and workspaces. That legislation, the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (MCIAA), which the MMA championed, protects workers and the public from the harmful effects of breathing secondhand smoke.
Free Toolkit and Training Resources Available for Physicians for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
August 7, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a comprehensive Suicide Prevention Awareness Toolkit, designed to help individuals and organizations engage in meaningful conversations, spread awareness, and take action. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
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