February 26, 2026
The Trump administration announced on February 25 that it is withholding $259 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, until further investigation of fraud in the state is completed.
February 26, 2026
Sen. Matt Klein, MD (DFL – Mendota Heights), will be the keynote speaker at next week’s Physicians’ Day at the Capitol on March 4.
February 26, 2026
On February 17, a judge granted a temporary injunction preventing Aspirus St. Luke’s from enforcing a non-compete against a Duluth family physician.
February 26, 2026
The MMA continues to engage in legislative efforts aimed at reducing firearm-related harm and supporting evidence-based public health policies.
February 26, 2026
The attorneys general from 15 states, including Minnesota, have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's overhaul of the nation's childhood immunization schedule.
February 26, 2026
Legislation that would prohibit prior authorization (PA) for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment was heard by the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on February 23.
February 26, 2026
On February 25, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard a financial update from Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).
February 19, 2026
State lawmakers returned to St. Paul on February 17 for the second half of the 2025-2026 biennium.
February 19, 2026
On the second day of the legislative session, MMA leadership was already advocating for one of its top priorities - minimizing the harm of federal changes to Medical Assistance (MA).
February 19, 2026
Legislation to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in prior authorization requirements was heard in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee on February 19.
