April 13, 2023
The topic of violence in healthcare is the focus of the next MMA online Physician Forum on Wednesday, April 19 from noon to 1 pm. It is being presented in partnership with the Mayo Clinic.
Acts of violence committed against healthcare workers have escalated at a concerning rate. Join us for a discussion of the trends seen with these aggressive acts and the impact the acts continue to have on the delivery of care.
Speakers at the forum include:
Casey Clements, M.D., Ph.D., Staff Safety Officer, Mayo Clinic
Matthew W. Horace, Chief Security Officer, Mayo Clinic
Richard Elias, M.D., Vice Chair, Mayo Clinic Complex Behavior Committee, Mayo Clinic
Heather Marker, M.S., Operations Manager, Hospital Safety Pillar. Mayo Clinic
To register, click here.
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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.