March 26, 2026
Last week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a health advisory that extends the use of RSV Monoclonal Antibodies through April 30.
Physicians are advised to:
Continue administering RSV monoclonal antibody products (RSV-mAbs) to eligible infants and young children through April 30, 2026.
Use your electronic health record (EHR) or other system to pull lists of clients due for RSV-mAbs, and conduct outreach to those clients to encourage them to receive a dose before the end of the extended respiratory season.
Continue to advise patients and caregivers to take measures to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, including staying home when sick, practicing good hand hygiene, covering coughs and sneezes, and keeping infants away from individuals who are ill.
Report RSV-associated hospitalizations according to Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reporting guidance.
See the full advisory here.
May 7, 2026
On May 4, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive gun violence prevention package on a party-line 34–33 vote. The legislation includes a ban on the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, along with additional public safety measures. This is a legislative priority for the MMA.
May 7, 2026
After significant advocacy and engagement efforts, the MMA was able to convince lawmakers to pass an amended bill regarding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) training.
May 7, 2026
The next Physician Forum will recap the 2026 Minnesota legislative session on Wednesday, June 3 at 7 pm, via Zoom.