April 21, 2022
Members are encouraged to nominate their peers, medical students, residents/fellows, and advocacy champions for one of MMA’s annual awards. Visit the MMA website to make a nomination by June 30.
Award categories include:
• Distinguished Service Award. Given to a physician who has made outstanding contributions in service to the MMA on behalf of medicine and the physicians of Minnesota during their career.
• President’s Award. Designated for individuals who have made outstanding contributions in service to the goals of the MMA.
• Medical Student Leadership Award. Presented to a member of the MMA Medical Student Section who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the medical profession.
• Resident & Fellow Leadership Award. Presented to a member of the MMA Resident & Fellow Section who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the medical profession.
• COPIC/MMA Foundation Humanitarian Award. This award is presented each year to honor a physician for volunteer medical services and contributions to their community, specifically to MMA members who go above and beyond to help address the healthcare needs of underserved populations in Minnesota.
• James H. Sova Memorial Award for Advocacy. Given to a person who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of public policy, medical sciences, medical education, medical care or the socio-economics of medical practice. Sova was the chief lobbyist for the MMA from 1968 until the time of his death in December 1981.
• Eric C. Dick Memorial Health Policy Partner Award. This award shall be given to an individual, group of individuals, a project or an organization that demonstrates their commitment to pursuing sound public policy, building coalitions, creating and/or strengthening partnerships with the goal of improving the health of Minnesotans or the practice of medicine in Minnesota. Dick was the MMA’s manager of state legislative affairs from 2010 until his untimely death in January 2021.
Awards will be given during the MMA’s Annual Conference in September.
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.