June 13 Forum to Provide Recap of Legislative Session and Its Impact on the Practice of Medicine

May 23, 2024

MMA staff lobbyists will review the recently completed 2024 legislation session and discuss how new legislation will impact physicians and medicine in Minnesota, as part of a virtual physician forum from 6 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 13.    

This forum will focus on the items that will have a direct impact on the practice of medicine and the most important takeaways for physicians.   

The discussion will be led by Dave Renner, CAE, MMA director of advocacy, and Chad Fahning, MMA manager of state legislative affairs. MMA President Laurel Ries, MD, will serve as moderator.    

To register for the free event, click here

Thank you to our forum sponsor: COPIC.  

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