MMA To Host Virtual Workshop on Racism in Medicine
October 17, 2024
The MMA will host a 90-minute virtual workshop "Reckoning with Racism in Medicine” on November 18 at 5 pm.
Drug Overdose Deaths in Minnesota are Decreasing, Data Shows
October 10, 2024
From 2022 to 2023, Minnesota saw an 8% decrease in overall drug overdose deaths from 1,384 to 1,274 deaths among residents in the state, according to preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Commerce Department Seeks Feedback on Health Benefit Mandates
October 10, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Commerce annually solicits input from healthcare professionals, patient advocates, health insurers and the public to evaluate and report the potential impacts of legislative proposals. These evaluations provided to the Minnesota Legislature are known as 62J reports.
Physicians and Physicians-in-Training Gather for Education, Networking and Dr. Glaucomflecken
October 2, 2024
This year’s Empowering Physicians Conference offered a mix of skills-building, humor and a look at the future of medicine in Minnesota.
State Task Force on Holistic and Effective Responses to Illicit Drug Use Meets for First Time
October 2, 2024
On September 25, the Task Force on Holistic and Effective Responses to Illicit Drug Use met for the first time. The group is tasked with reviewing and analyzing data on approaches to addressing illicit drug use in Minnesota.
MMA Honors Physicians, Physicians-in-training, Advocates with Annual Awards
October 2, 2024
Four physicians, two physicians-in-training, a state representative and the Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council were all honored with MMA awards, as part of this year’s Empowering Physicians Conference on September 27.
Updates to the Communicable Disease Reporting Rules
October 2, 2024
On September 27, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released changes to Minnesota’s Communicable Disease Reporting Rules. The changes address new and emerging infectious diseases, changes in clinical practice, and help ensure a strong public health system.
State Recommends Broad Use of Telehealth
September 26, 2024
A report released September 23 by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), recommends continued support for the broad availability and use of telehealth as a tool to deliver healthcare services, including the continuation of audio-only telehealth services.
MMA Foundation Extends Its Deadline for Scholarship Applications to November 1
September 26, 2024
The MMA Foundation has extended the deadline for its Friedman-Bowen Primary Care Scholarship Fund and its Reuter-Lien Well-being and Health Equity Scholarship Fund to November 1. The extension is intended to give students additional time for project design.
Nominations Open for Rural Health Awards
September 26, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Minnesota Rural Health Hero, Team and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
More Publications
