June 3 Virtual Forum Will Review 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session
May 7, 2026
The next Physician Forum will recap the 2026 Minnesota legislative session on Wednesday, June 3 at 7 pm, via Zoom.
Legislature Recognizes MMA Physician for Humanitarian Award
May 7, 2026
On May 6, the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives recognized Dave Tilstra, MD, as the recipient of the 2025 MMA Foundation/Copic Humanitarian Award, which recognizes Minnesota physicians whose leadership, volunteerism, and service improve the health and well-being of their communities.
New Pilot Grant Opportunity: Healthiest State in the Nation
May 7, 2026
The MMA Foundation is launching a pilot Healthiest State in the Nation Grant Program to support a small number of high-impact, physician-led or physician-informed projects that advance community health across Minnesota.
Nominate a Physician for the $10,000 MMA Foundation/Copic Humanitarian Award
May 7, 2026
Nominations are now open through June 30, 2026, for the MMA Foundation/Copic Humanitarian Award, which recognizes an MMA member who has made outstanding contributions through volunteer medical service to underserved communities in Minnesota.
House Unanimously Passes MMA Supported Legislation
April 30, 2026
On April 27, the House unanimously passed a bill authorizing trained pharmacists to initiate, prescribe, dispense, and administer buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
House Passes APRN Scope of Practice Bill Despite MMA Opposition
April 30, 2026
On April 27, the House passed a bill, with a 119-12 vote, that removes the current requirement that newly licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) complete 2,080 hours of collaborative practice with a physician as part of their postgraduate training before practicing independently.
Providers Receiving First Batch of Outstanding UCare Payments
April 30, 2026
Last November, UCare announced it would be shutting its doors in 2026, leaving many providers with outstanding claims that had not been paid out.
House Committee Reviews Financial Status of HCMC and Shutdown of UCare
April 30, 2026
On April 28, the House Health Finance and Policy Committee held an informational hearing on the financial status of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), and the shutdown and outstanding debts of UCare.
MMA Signs on to AMA Letter Urging Stronger Enforcement of the “No Surprises Act”
April 30, 2026
The MMA has signed onto an AMA letter urging federal departments to improve enforcement of the “No Surprises Act.” The Act, enacted in 2022, aims to protect patients from unexpected medical bills when they unknowingly seek care from out-of-network providers.
MMA Bestows Teaching Award to a Family Physician
April 30, 2026
On April 29, MMA President Lisa Mattson, MD, presented the Exceptional Primary Care Community Faculty Teaching Award to Adrianne Moen, MD, at the eighth-annual Dean’s Tribute to Excellence in Education event at the Bell Museum in St. Paul.
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