January 9, 2023
The MMA is teaming up with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for the next online Physician Forum that will discuss “RSV and Influenza Surveillance in Minnesota” from noon to 1 pm on Wednesday, January 11.
Speakers for the forum include MDH’s Melissa McMahon, senior epidemiologist, and Jennifer Zipprich, PhD, epidemiologist supervisor, Emerging Infections Unit. The event will be moderated by Nicholas Lehnertz, MD, MPH, MHS, medical specialist 2, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control, at MDH.
Learning objectives include:
Describe influenza and RSV surveillance in Minnesota.
Describe current influenza and RSV disease trends.
Click here to register.
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An amended piece of legislation that would exempt buprenorphine from prior authorization (PA) was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on April 9.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard a bill that would require coverage for psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) services under Medical Assistance.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the House Taxes Committee heard legislation focused on supporting the financial stability and ongoing operations of Hennepin Healthcare.