30 Discounted Spots Left: Enroll in MMA SafeHaven at an Exclusive Rate
March 6, 2025
Physicians are encouraged to take advantage of a limited-time opportunity to prioritize their well-being.
Treat Yourself First Campaign Aims to Reduce Stigma of Seeking Mental Healthcare
February 26, 2025
A coalition of Minnesota-based professional associations, led by the MMA, are working together to end the fear and stigma that many healthcare professionals experience when in need of mental health services and support.
MMA Legislative Priority Bill to Increase MA Reimbursements Moves in Senate
February 26, 2025
Legislation to increase Medical Assistance (MA) reimbursements for outpatient services to 100% of the Medicare level (SF 1402, Wiklund, DFL – Bloomington) passed out of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on February 26 and was referred to the Senate Taxes Committee.
Legislation Limiting Mid-Year Formulary Changes Introduced at the Capitol
February 26, 2025
A bill that would limit mid-year formulary changes for patients who are currently on a medication therapy was introduced in the Minnesota Senate on February 24.
IMG Alternative Licensing Pathway Legislation Moves in Senate
February 26, 2025
Legislation that would create an alternate pathway to licensure for international medical graduates (IMGs) who have not completed a US residency program was heard in the Health and Human Services Committee on February 25.
Optometry Scope of Practice Expansion Gets Senate Hearing
February 26, 2025
The MMA and other healthcare organizations are opposing legislation that would expand optometrists’ scope of practice to allow them to conduct injections into and around the eyeball.
MMA Board Acts on Three Policy Proposals
February 26, 2025
At its February 19 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved proposals that decriminalize homelessness, support insurance coverage for people with undocumented status, and promote coverage of therapeutic shoes and inserts.
MMA Urges Congressional Delegation Support for Medicare Physician Payment Fix
February 20, 2025
MMA leaders attended the AMA National Advocacy Conference February 10-12 in Washington, DC, to advocate for action to address Medicare physician payment cuts.
MMA Opposes Legislation to Exclude MA Access for Undocumented Noncitizens
February 20, 2025
A House bill that would remove MinnesotaCare eligibility for Minnesotans with undocumented status was strongly opposed this week by several healthcare groups including the MMA, the Minnesota Hospital Association, the Minnesota Council of Health Plans and the Minnesota Catholic Conference.
Physicians, Physicians-in-Training Advocate for Medicine at State Capitol
February 20, 2025
More than 150 physicians and physicians-in-training from across the state gathered at the Capitol on February 19 to advocate on behalf of medicine as part of Physicians' Day at the Capitol.
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