December 19, 2024
At its December 16 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees authorized the creation of an MMA task force focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
The task force is charged with considering the complex landscape of AI in healthcare, and identifying and recommending policies and/or principles that will allow for innovation while also ensuring that patients and physicians are protected.
The task force will focus its work on transparency in the use of AI, potential bias in the use of AI, liability considerations and clinical decision-making.
The task force, which will have up to 15 members, will hold its first meeting in early 2025.
Additional information on the task force and how to volunteer will be forthcoming in early 2025.
February 12, 2026
On February 5, the MMA, along with several other physician advocacy groups, sent a letter to the Minnesota Congressional Delegation urging Congress to restrict federal agent activities in or near healthcare facilities and other sensitive locations, and to hold DHS accountable for ensuring that detainees are provided with appropriate medical care, food, water, and other basic human needs.
February 12, 2026
The Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP), in collaboration with the AMA announced on February 10 the start of a structured, evidence-based review process to assess vaccine safety and effectiveness for the 2026–27 respiratory virus season.
February 12, 2026
On February 9, it was reported that the Trump administration plans to pull back $600 million in public health funding to Minnesota, California, Colorado, and Illinois.