Legislature Gears Up for Its Final Month
April 25, 2024
State lawmakers have 25 days before they are required to adjourn the 2024 legislative session.
Prior Authorization Reform Has Bipartisan Support, but is it Too Expensive?
April 25, 2024
The MMA’s top priority to reduce the use of prior authorization for a limited list of services continues to have bipartisan support at the Legislature. However, it is running into challenges with the cost of the reforms.
May 15 Webinar to Discuss Best Practices for Communicating About Health Equity
April 25, 2024
The MMA will host a webinar on “Best Practices for Communicating about Health Equity” on May 15 at 7 pm.
Change Healthcare Making Progress on Restoring Services After Cyberattack
April 25, 2024
On April 22, UnitedHealth Group provided an update regarding Change Healthcare’s progress on restoring services impacted by the cyberattack it sustained in February.
Rural Health Advisory Committee to Include 2 MMA Members
April 25, 2024
On April 19, Gov. Tim Walz announced appointments to the state’s Rural Health Advisory Committee (RHAC), which advises the Commissioner of Health and other state agencies on rural health issues.
National Infant Immunization Week is Ideal Time to Promote Vaccines
April 25, 2024
National Infant Immunization Week, April 22-29, is the perfect time to remind families to get children caught up on the vaccines they missed during the pandemic.
Summit on Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Set for June 13
April 25, 2024
The Gillette Children's Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Learning Collaborative Summit will be held on June 13 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in St. Cloud.
Comedian/Ophthalmologist, Dr. Glaucomflecken, to Headline Empowering Physicians Conference
April 18, 2024
Social media star Dr. Glaucomflecken (aka William E. Flanary, MD) will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Empowering Physicians Conference on Friday, September 27 at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis.
Prior Authorization Reform Included in House Omnibus Bill, but Not in Senate Version
April 18, 2024
The MMA’s chief legislative priority relating to prior authorization reform has been included in the House Health omnibus bill, which was released on April 17.
House Committee Holds Informational Hearing on Private Equity in Healthcare
April 18, 2024
On April 8, the House Commerce Committee held an informational hearing on legislation that would prohibit private equity companies and real estate investment trusts from acquiring or increasing control over providers of healthcare services.
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