April 17, 2025
The MMA will host a virtual Physician Forum on “How will Federal Budget Cuts and Other Changes Impact Public Health and Medicaid in Minnesota?” on Thursday, May 1, from noon to 1 pm.
The forum will feature: Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, Minnesota Department of Health commissioner; and John Connolly, deputy commissioner and state Medicaid director with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Edwin Bogonko, MD, MBA, president of the MMA will serve as moderator.
Click here to register.
April 9, 2026
An amended piece of legislation that would exempt buprenorphine from prior authorization (PA) was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on April 9.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard a bill that would require coverage for psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) services under Medical Assistance.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the House Taxes Committee heard legislation focused on supporting the financial stability and ongoing operations of Hennepin Healthcare.