September 25, 2025
After meeting for the past year and a half, the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Jails Workgroup has released its final report.
The Minnesota Office of Addiction and Recovery, in partnership with the MMA and the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, convened the MOUD in Jails Workgroup to propose policies and resources that would increase access to substance use treatment in Minnesota jails. The workgroup was co-chaired by the MMA (represented by Tyler Winkelman, MD, MSc) and the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association (represented by Jim Stuart, executive director).
The MOUD in Jails Workgroup was intentionally crafted to support collaboration among professionals with a significant breadth of perspectives and geographies. Members represented corrections and law enforcement, healthcare providers, and community organizations from urban, rural, and Tribal communities across Minnesota. The workgroup began its efforts in May 2024 and quickly coalesced around recommendations focused on meeting jails where they are and providing supports for movement toward achieving a standard of care.
An interim report was released to enable short-term impact while the workgroup continued its efforts. With the interim report launched in January 2025, the workgroup expanded its focus from MOUD within jails to also consider the continuation of care as individuals transition into the community. The final report of the workgroup reflects this wider focus and provides an expanded list of recommendations, as well as next steps.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.