Minnesota Supreme Court Dismisses Wrongful Death Claim in Favor of Fairview Health Services

August 27, 2026

On August 19, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an opinion in favor of Fairview Health Services’ argument that Minnesota statute requires a trustee to be appointed prior to that trustee being able to bring a wrongful death action. 

Residents, Fellows Still Waiting on First Contract

August 27, 2026

A group of Minnesota residents and fellows gathered outside the University of Minnesota Medical Center on August 24 demanding their first contract, something they've been bargaining for since last September.  

MMA’s Healthcare Careers Website Continues to Grow

August 27, 2026

HealthcareCareersMN.org, an MMA initiative, continues to grow and support the healthcare career aspirations of students from across Minnesota.   

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 Surprises 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 on to 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 September and October, 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.  

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