January 9, 2025
The MMA Foundation will offer a two-day Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Train-the-Trainer online workshop on March 4 and 5, from 9 am to 3 pm.
The training will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. Commitment to both days is required for trainer certification.
The workshop will prepare participants to deliver the CALM training within their own organizations and communities. Participants will go through the CALM training, with conversations about the content to become prepared to present effectively, respond to common questions, and anticipate future audience and training needs. These discussions will be followed by enrollees presenting portions of the training slide deck and receiving constructive feedback. Finally, participants will learn how to plan and prepare for a successful training.
Space is limited. People who are interested in becoming a CALM trainer and participating in the training should contact Jenilee Telander.
May 8, 2025
The House leadership reached agreement earlier this week on a health and human services (HHS) budget for the upcoming two-year period. However, the bill does not include the MMA’s priority to increase Medical Assistance (MA) payments for outpatient services to 100% of the Medicare level.
May 8, 2025
MMA member and State Sen. Matt Klein, MD, (DFL-Mendota Heights) announced on May 6 that he's running in 2026 for Minnesota's Second Congressional District, a seat being vacated by U.S. Rep Angie Craig, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
May 8, 2025
On May 3, as part of its ongoing efforts to understand trends and changes in the Minnesota physician workforce, the MMA Board of Trustees discussed a recent analysis of workforce data presented by representatives of the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Healthcare Workforce Analysis Group.