Final Report Released by MOUD in Jails Workgroup
September 25, 2025
After meeting for the past year and a half, the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Jails Workgroup has released its final report.
Registration Open for Workshop Examining the Role of Race in Medicine
September 25, 2025
In a new two-part virtual workshop, physicians will explore the history and impact of race in medicine and care delivery, and learn practical strategies to implement more evidence-based care.
2025-26 Respiratory Vaccine Provider Guides Now Available
September 25, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health has released vaccine provider guides for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for the 2025-26 respiratory season.
MMA Foundation Invites Applications for Its Scholarship Programs
September 25, 2025
The MMA Foundation is now accepting applications for multiple scholarship grant programs that support medical students and trainees.
Senate Convenes Working Group to Discuss Firearm Violence
September 18, 2025
A Minnesota Senate gun violence prevention working group convened twice this week to discuss policy solutions to address public safety, following recent instances of firearm violence in Minnesota.
Board Amends MMA Policy on Firearm Safety
September 18, 2025
The MMA Board of Trustees voted at its September 15 meeting to amend MMA policy on firearm safety, in an effort to address current gaps and simplify existing policy.
MMA Comments on Proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
September 18, 2025
On September 12, the MMA submitted a formal comment to the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
Medicare to Launch AI Prior Authorization Pilot Program
September 18, 2025
Starting January 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch a pilot program that will a) apply new prior authorization requirements to select services for traditional Medicare enrollees in six states and b) hire private companies to use AI in prior authorization determinations.
AMA Board Votes to Only Support ACIP Recommendations Made Prior to May 1, 2025
September 18, 2025
At the September AMA Board of Trustees meeting, the Board voted to support the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions’ (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations made prior to May 1, 2025, as well as national medical specialty society recommendations on vaccines.
Survey: Physicians’ Burnout Declining, Stress and Anxiety Increasing
September 18, 2025
On September 17, The Physicians Foundation announced findings from its 2025 Wellbeing Survey of America’s Physicians, revealing a troubling paradox: while reported burnout has declined from last year, physicians’ stress and anxiety have risen to levels not seen since the height of the pandemic.
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