MDH Releases Health Advisory on Monkeypox
May 26, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a health advisory regarding monkeypox, an orthopoxvirus, the same genus as smallpox, variola and vaccinia viruses.
U.S. Surgeon General Releases Advisory on Healthcare Worker Burnout
May 26, 2022
On May 24, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, issued an advisory highlighting the urgent need to address the health worker burnout crisis in the United States.
CDC Warns of “COVID-19 Rebound,” Still Recommends Paxlovid
May 26, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to update healthcare providers, public health departments, and the public on the potential for recurrence of COVID-19 or “COVID-19 rebound.”
MMA Comments on Proposed Federal Rule to Fix the ACA “Family Glitch”
May 26, 2022
On May 20, the MMA submitted a formal comment in support of a proposed federal rule to fix the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) “family glitch.”
Both Chambers Pass Mental Health Package
May 26, 2022
On May 22, both chambers passed HF2725 which provides more than $10 million each year for several programs to provide mental health services.
Health and Human Services Policy Items Pass
May 26, 2022
While the conference committee on the omnibus Health and Human Services (HHS) bill did not reach an agreement on how to spend the allocated $1 billion, both House and Senate members agreed to recommend passage of certain policy items.
Minnesota Legislature Adjourns, Special Session Unclear
May 26, 2022
The Minnesota Legislature ended its session earlier this week without passing many of the major spending and tax bills, or a bonding bill. This leaves much of the state’s record $9 billion budget surplus unspent. As of this update, there has been no announcement of whether there would be a special session or when it would be.
Chronic Lyme Disease Project Seeks Physician Input
May 25, 2022
Are you a physician who typically sees five to 30 Lyme disease patients a year? If yes, your expertise is sought to participate in a June focus group presented by the AMA and Mathematica. Receive a $100 gift card for your time.
MMA Board Updates Abortion Policies
May 19, 2022
At its May 14 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees (BOT) adopted revisions to MMA’s policies regarding abortion.
Volunteers Needed for Illicit Drug Harm Reduction & Decriminalization Work Group
May 19, 2022
MMA members interested in helping to develop MMA policy to mitigate the health impacts of illicit drug use, drug-related incarceration, and drug-related criminal records are invited to indicate their interest now through May 22.
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