April 3, 2025
The MMA and the University of Minnesota Medical School will host a virtual Physician Forum on “Weight Loss Medications: Current Challenges and Emerging Therapies in Primary Care" on Wednesday, April 23, from noon to 1 pm.
The forum will be led by Tasma Harindhanavudhi, MD, MS, associate professor of medicine for the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
The objectives for the forum include:
Understand the landscape of weight-loss medications
Discuss the emerging therapies and future trends
Apply practical strategies for primary care management
Click here to register.
April 9, 2026
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.