April 7, 2022
“Uncertainty in Medicine – Emerging Ideas and Understanding” will be the focus of the MMA’s next noon-time forum on Wednesday, April 13 from noon to 1 p.m.
During this session, two physicians will join a patient's family member to discuss uncertainty in clinical practice and how clinicians can engage with patients and their families in building trust and understanding, especially in the face of challengingly uncertain clinical situations.
The forum will include the following experts:
Dan Berg, patient advocate
Kathleen Lane, MD, assistant professor of medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Andrew Olson, MD, FACP, FAAP, associate professor of medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
Learning objectives for the forum include:
Describe common ways that uncertainty manifests in clinical practice
Identify effective strategies for discussing uncertainty with colleagues and patients
Describe negative consequences of maladaptive responses to uncertainty.
To register, click here.
The forum is free to members, $15 for non-members. This forum is being presented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School.
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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.