October 29, 2026
The MMA is accepting applications from members interested in serving on the MMA Advocacy & Policy Committee (APC) for terms starting January 1, 2027. Members of all types (e.g., medical students, residents, fellows, attendings, retired) are welcome to apply.
The purpose of the APC is to advise the MMA Board of Trustees on advocacy strategies and policy positions that help advance the strategic goals of the MMA. The APC’s detailed charge is listed here.
The APC meets virtually four times per year, on weeknights, for two hours each (i.e., a time commitment of roughly eight hours per year). APC members are expected to attend as many meetings as possible.
Here are the scheduled virtual meeting dates for next year (all meetings are from 7 to 9 pm Central Time):
Submit your application here by 11:59pm CT Monday, November 30.
Attending and Retired Physicians are appointed to the APC by the MMA directors. Attending and retired physicians serve terms of three years in length, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Residents and Fellows are appointed to the APC by the MMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) Governing Council. Residents and fellows serve terms of one year.
Medical Students are appointed to the APC by the MMA Medical Student Section (MSS) Executive Committee. Medical students serve terms of one year.
Please contact Adrian Uphoff, MMA manager of health policy and regulatory affairs, with questions.
October 29, 2026
On October 28, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a new project called “Strengthening Rural Maternal Healthcare in Minnesota,” which is designed to propose solutions to the increasing problem of lack of nearby access to maternal healthcare, especially labor and delivery services for people in Greater Minnesota.
October 29, 2026
MN Community Measurement (MNCM) has announced plans to expand the scope of its work from quality measurement and reporting to broader health information exchange (HIE) services.
October 29, 2026
Next Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day. Make sure you have a plan to vote, if you haven’t already.