Physician Senator to Address Peers at Physicians’ Day at the Capitol
January 12, 2023
Sen. Kelly Morrison, MD, (DFL-Deephaven) will be the guest speaker at this year’s Physicians’ Day at the Capitol on February 8.
With Help From MMA, 2023 Medicare Conversion Factor 2% Less Than 2022
January 12, 2023
On January 5, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the new Medicare physician payment files that include the 2023 conversion factor of $33.8872, which is 2 percent lower than the 2022 conversion factor of $34.6062. The new conversion factor reflects the year-end adjustments to Medicare payment rates adopted by Congress.
An Analysis of the Physician Impact of Smits v. Park Nicollet MN Supreme Court Decision
January 12, 2023
In September 2022, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Smits v. Park Nicollet Health Services that could have negative impacts on mental health providers and the treatment they provide in Minnesota.
January 11 Online Forum to Discuss RSV and Influenza Surveillance in Minnesota
January 9, 2023
The MMA is teaming up with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for the next online Physician Forum that will discuss “RSV and Influenza Surveillance in Minnesota” from noon to 1 pm on Wednesday, January 11.
MMA Supports Act that Codifies Right to Reproductive Freedom
January 5, 2023
The Minnesota House Health Finance and Policy Committee began its work on January 5 by hearing HF1, otherwise known as the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act.
New Legislative Session Kicks Off in St. Paul
January 5, 2023
In a mostly ceremonial session, the 93rd Minnesota Legislature kicked-off in St. Paul on January 3 with all 201 legislators being sworn in at the Capitol. It’s the first time since 2014 that the DFL has had majorities in both chambers.
MDH Releases Updated Childhood Blood Lead Screening Guidelines
January 5, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has posted online its 2022 revision of the Childhood Blood Lead Screening Guidelines for Minnesota.
MMA Obtains BMP Clarification on Reporting of Mandatory Opioid Education CME
January 5, 2023
The MMA asked the Board of Medical Practice (BMP) to provide further information about credit submission processes for physicians who have completed legislatively mandated education on prescribing opioids and other controlled substances by the December 31, 2022, deadline, but have not reported it to the BMP.
Congress Fails to Stop Medicare Physician Payment Cut
December 22, 2022
Congress has reached an end-of-session agreement that results in a 2% cut in physician Medicare payment for 2023, and at least another 1.5% cut in 2024.
State Launches Virtual Treatment App for COVID-19
December 22, 2022
On December 19, the State of Minnesota launched a new telehealth test-to-treat program to ensure Minnesotans who have tested positive for COVID-19 have easy access to clinician care and therapeutic treatments that reduce their risk of serious illness or hospitalization.
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