New MMA Leaders Elected
September 14, 2023
Edwin Bogonko, MD, MBA, a hospitalist in Shakopee, has been elected as the MMA’s president-elect in this year’s leadership election, which was held electronically during August.
Upcoming Events to Help Introduce Youth to Healthcare Careers
September 14, 2023
The Hennepin Healthcare Talent Garden’s 8th and 9th Youth Summit events on November 4 and December 2 are now open for registration. As a physician, you have an important role in helping to diversify the physician workforce, and sharing information about these events with your patients is just one way you can lend your voice to the conversation.
MMA President Discusses CANDOR Law on Almanac
September 14, 2023
MMA President Will Nicholson, MD, appeared on the public television show Almanac on September 8 to discuss a new law that encourages open and transparent communications between healthcare providers, facilities, and patients after an adverse healthcare incident.
September 26 Online Forum to Discuss Reproductive Healthcare
September 7, 2023
The MMA, in partnership with the Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, will present a virtual forum on the changing landscape of reproductive healthcare from noon to 1 pm on Tuesday, September 26.
Union Election Notice Released in Allina Health Negotiations
September 7, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has posted a notice of election for eligible employees of Allina Health System. This election is being held to determine whether the group of 560 full-time, part-time and per diem physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing primary/urgent care will be represented by the national union, Doctor’s SEIU, in negotiations with Allina.
New Health Commissioner to Kick Off Empowering Physicians Conference
September 7, 2023
Since beginning her role as Minnesota’s health commissioner in January 2023, Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, has created strong ties with the MMA.
Verghese to Discuss Humanism, Artificial Intelligence at September 21 Conference
August 31, 2023
Bestselling author Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP, will discuss “Humanism, Meaning, and Medicine in the Era of AI and COVID” during his keynote speech at the Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21 at the Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
Webinar Scheduled to Provide Background on CMS’ Making Care Primary Model
August 31, 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the request for applications for its new Making Care Primary Model, which is set to start operating July 2024 in Minnesota and seven other states.
MMA Supports Ordinance on Banning Smoking Tobacco, Cannabis in Public Parks and Certain Other Public Spaces
August 31, 2023
On August 30, the MMA sent a letter to the City of St. Paul voicing its support of a proposed ordinance banning smoking and vaping in public parks and certain other public spaces, regardless of whether the source is nicotine or cannabis.
State Expands its Newborn Screening Program
August 31, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is adding three new conditions to its Newborn Screening Program, including guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT) deficiency, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (MPS II) and Krabbe disease.
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