Revised Minnesota Law: New Maximum Charges for Patient Records Start January 1
December 19, 2024
A new law that sets the maximum charges for patient records becomes effective January 1, 2025.
Sen. Smith Introduces Legislation to Improve Healthcare Access in Rural Areas
December 12, 2024
On December 9, Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced legislation to improve access to healthcare and address the physician shortage in rural areas.
Ellison Continues Pursuing Owed Tobacco Settlement Money
December 12, 2024
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on December 10 that two major tobacco manufacturers owe the state of Minnesota more than $58 million (plus interest) according to the historic 1998 tobacco industry settlement.
Get a Jump Start on Your New Year’s Resolutions with MMA SafeHaven
December 12, 2024
In its ongoing efforts to support physician well-being, the MMA is once again subsidizing the cost of SafeHaven memberships.
State Seeking Input on Insurance Coverage for Chiropractic Services
December 12, 2024
Each year, the Minnesota Department of Commerce evaluates proposed and existing state-required health coverage to examine their economic cost and health benefits. Commerce is currently evaluating the requirement that health carriers provide health insurance coverage for chiropractic services.
Registration Now Open for Physicians’ Day at the Capitol on February 19
December 5, 2024
Registration is now open for Physicians’ Day at the Capitol, when physicians and physicians-in-training from across the state gather at the Capitol to advocate on behalf of medicine.
Morrison Discusses Range of Issues/Challenges Ahead for New Congress
December 5, 2024
Saying she got into politics to be “a voice for science and evidence-based policy,” newly elected U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison, MD, discussed her new role and the state of affairs in Washington, D.C., during an MMA forum on December 4.
Minnesota House Announces Conference Co-chairs, Budget Forecast Released
December 5, 2024
Last week, leaders from the Minnesota House of Representatives announced new committee chairs for the 2025 legislative session.
No New Delivery Methods Will be Added for State’s Medical Cannabis Program
December 5, 2024
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will not add any new medical delivery methods to the medical cannabis program in 2025.
MMA Board Approves 2025 Legislative Priorities; MA Payment Increase Tops List
November 21, 2024
The MMA Board of Trustees approved five legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session at its November 16 meeting in St. Paul.
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