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.
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.
June 5, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported on June 2 that measles has reached the Twin Cities metro area.
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.
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.
May 29, 2025
As the Legislature works to complete its work on the state’s two-year budget, another deadline is looming. Legislators are required to pass a balanced budget before the end of the fiscal year—June 30, 2025. If they don’t meet that deadline, the state will begin a partial shutdown.
May 29, 2025
Registration has opened for the Empowering Physicians: A Night of Reflection and Engagement event, featuring best-selling author Elisabeth Rosenthal, MD.
May 29, 2025
The AMA is encouraging physicians to contact their U.S. senators and urge them to revise the reconciliation bill passed recently by the U.S. House of Representatives. While the bill includes language that would stabilize Medicare physician payments, it also threatens to cripple Medicaid and CHIP.
May 22, 2025
The MMA Nominating & Leadership Development Committee is seeking candidates for a vacancy on the MMA Board of Trustees for a Minnesota resident/fellow.
May 22, 2025
The Minnesota Legislature did not come to an agreement on the state budget before the Constitutional deadline of May 19, so it will need a special session to complete its work. As News Now went to press, timing and how long the session will last is still up in the air.
