CMS Releases Proposed Rule for 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

July 24, 2025

On July 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).  

Legislature Faces Further Disruption with Death, Pending Resignation

July 24, 2025

Turmoil continues to reign at the State Capitol. On July 21, Sen. Bruce Anderson (R- Buffalo) died unexpectedly and Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) announced that she will resign in August following her burglary and felony possession of burglary tools conviction.  

Physician Announces Second Gubernatorial Bid

July 24, 2025

On July 17, former state senator and Watertown physician Scott Jensen, MD, announced his intention to run for governor in 2026.  

Registration Open for July 30 Virtual Forum on Health Disparities

July 24, 2025

The Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) will host a virtual conversation about health disparities in Minnesota on July 30, from noon to 1 pm.  

MMA Opposes CMS Proposed Rule that Restricts Medicaid Provider Taxes

July 16, 2025

On July 8, the MMA submitted a formal comment in opposition to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule that would dramatically restrict states’ ability to impose Medicaid provider taxes on insurance companies. 

AG Ellison Discusses Work to Protect Patients and Healthcare Affordability with MMA Board

July 16, 2025

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison met with the MMA Board of Trustees at its July 14 meeting and offered to regularly engage with the group to discuss the state’s healthcare issues.  

DEA Warning: New Scam Letters and Calls Target Medical Practitioners

July 16, 2025

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning its registrants of new fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate DEA personnel and notify them that they are under investigation, presumably to obtain personal information.   

Join a New Statewide Community of Practice to Advance Clinician Well-being

July 16, 2025

The MMA is launching a new Community of Practice for physicians passionate about advancing clinician well-being. The first meeting will take place via Zoom on September 2 from noon to 1 p.m. 

Federal Budget Bill Will Have Significant Impact on Minnesota Healthcare

July 10, 2025

With the passage of President Trump’s budget bill, many in healthcare are wondering how it will affect the practice of medicine in the United States, and how it will impact the health of Minnesotans. 

Allina Providers Vote to Authorize Strike

July 10, 2025

With an overwhelming 90% vote of support, Allina Health physicians, physicians’ assistants, and nurse practitioners voted to authorize a strike if the members of the Doctors Council – SEIU and Allina cannot reach a deal.  

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