March 27, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported the first case of measles in Minnesota on March 25.
MDH is still investigating the case, but it appears the individual, who had been vaccinated, traveled from Minnesota to Washington, DC.
The MMA has been strongly advocating to improve the state’s vaccination rate. Minnesota has the fourth lowest MMR vaccination rate among kindergartners in the nation (87%) – and one of the weakest childhood vaccination laws.
In 2024, MDH reported 70 cases of measles in Minnesota, the highest amount since 2017, when 2017 cases were reported.
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.