Federal Budget Deal Includes Eight Wins for Physicians and Patients
February 5, 2026
On February 3, President Trump signed into law a federal budget deal that includes eight notable wins for physicians.
Register Now for Implicit Bias in Healthcare Workshop
February 5, 2026
On February 23 from 7 to 9 p.m., the MMA will offer a live, virtual workshop in which participants will examine implicit bias in healthcare settings, understand how it contributes to health disparities, and learn strategies to address it.
MDH Releases Latest Info on Long COVID
February 5, 2026
Stratis Health and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Long COVID Program have released a new evidence-informed tool to support providers in educating patients about Long COVID and related conditions.
Reminder: Home Visits for MA, MinnesotaCare are Billable
February 5, 2026
At a time when patients may fear traveling for care, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) reminds physicians that they can bill Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare for evaluation and management (E/M) services provided in patients’ homes.
Physicians Urge Unfettered Access to Care for all Minnesotans
January 30, 2026
Nearly four dozen physician leaders, physicians-in-training and legislators urgently called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to allow unimpeded access to care for all Minnesotans.
MMA Opposes CMS Proposed Rule that Defunds Gender-Affirming Healthcare for Minors on Medicaid, CHIP
January 30, 2026
On January 26, the MMA submitted a formal comment in opposition to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule that would prohibit the use of federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funds for select gender-affirming healthcare services provided to minors.
U of MN, UMP and Fairview Reach 10-year Agreement
January 30, 2026
After lengthy negotiations, the University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) finally reached a 10-year mediation agreement on January 26, the Minnesota attorney general’s office announced.
U.S. Officially Withdraws from WHO
January 30, 2026
Last week (January 22) the United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Hennepin Healthcare Cuts 100 Positions
January 30, 2026
In an effort to balance its budget, Hennepin Healthcare officials announced on January 26 that they have decided to cut 100 positions.
NEW DATE: MMA Physicians’ Day at the Capitol Moved to March 4
January 15, 2026
Due to an unexpected change in the Legislature’s schedule, the MMA has made the decision to move the 2026 Physicians’ Day at the Capitol (DAC) event to Wednesday, March 4, at the Union Depot, St. Paul.
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