Physician/Olympian to Give Inspirational Address at Empowering Physicians Event
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Minnesota Vaccination Rates Trending in Wrong Direction
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
Appellate Court Sides with Texas Medical Association in No Suprises Act Lawsuit
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.
24 Minnesota Groups, Including the MMA, Sign onto Pro-Vaccine Statement
August 20, 2026
The MMA, along with 23 other healthcare organizations, has signed onto the Minnesota Public Health Association Policy & Advocacy Committee's Statement from Minnesota Health Leaders on Vaccination.
AMA Accepting Nominations Through November 2 for New Healthcare Award
August 20, 2026
The AMA is now accepting nominations for AMA Honors, a new awards program celebrating individuals shaping healthcare’s future through transformative innovation, public health leadership, and trusted communication.
Free Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication
August 20, 2026
The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering physicians a comprehensive training series in July and August, that will introduce them to serious illness communication, and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).
4 Physicians, 1 Medical Student Advance to General Election
August 13, 2026
Four Minnesota physicians and one physician-in-training will be on the ballot this November 3, following results from the August 11 primary.
Expert Panel to Discuss One Big Beautiful Bill Act at Empowering Physicians Event
August 13, 2026
This year's Empowering Physicians event will feature a panel discussion on how H.R. 1 (The One Big Beautiful Bill Act) could reshape Minnesota’s health system.
Trump Administration Moves to Change Childhood Vaccine Schedule
August 13, 2026
On August 10, President Trump signed an executive order that would change childhood vaccination recommendations and call into question long-established vaccine practices.
Former Health Commissioner, MMA Member Passes Away
August 13, 2026
Ed Ehlinger, MD, MSPH, 80, the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health during the Gov. Mark Dayton administration, passed away on August 5, after a battle with melanoma.