Governor Releases Budget Recommendations, MMA Legislative Priority Included

January 30, 2025

Gov. Tim Walz released his recommendations for the 2026-2027 state budget on January 16 and they included one of the MMA’s top legislative priorities-- continued coverage for audio-only telehealth services. 

Improved Dashboard Gives Data on Minnesota’s Healthcare Workforce

January 30, 2025

The Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) has launched a new and improved Minnesota Healthcare Workforce Dashboard. 

Driver and Vehicle Services Medical Review Board Seeking Physician Volunteers

January 30, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking physician volunteers to serve on a medical review board established under Minnesota statute.  

State Hires Director for New Center for Health Care Affordability

January 30, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) new Center for Health Care Affordability (CHCA) has hired its first director.

House DFL Continues Capitol Boycott, Supreme Court Hearing Today

January 23, 2025

DFL House members have yet to return to the Minnesota State Capitol, saying that they will not come back until Republicans consent to a power-sharing agreement.

Grant Funding for Clinics to Hire, Evaluate Community Health Workers

January 23, 2025

The Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance (MCHWA) is accepting grant proposals from clinics and health systems that are interested in hiring Community Health Workers (CHWs) and/or evaluating models for clinical integration of CHWs.

Legislative Session Begins with Partisan Standoff

January 16, 2025

The 2025 legislative session began on January 14 with half of the House of Representatives missing because of a dispute over which party should lead the body.  

DHS Head Stepping Down February 3

January 16, 2025

Jodi Harpstead, the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), will leave her position effective February 3, Gov. Tim Walz announced on January 13.  

Physicians Sought for MNCM’s Measurement and Reporting Committee

January 16, 2025

MN Community Measurement (MNCM) is seeking two physicians to serve on its Measurement and Reporting Committee (MARC).  

MN to Participate in CMS’ New Model for Improving Maternal Healthcare in Medicaid and CHIP

January 9, 2025

Minnesota is among a group of states and the District of Columbia selected to participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, which is designed to improve maternal healthcare for people enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). 

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