July 18, 2024
All 134 seats of the Minnesota House of Representatives are up for election on November 5. The board of directors for MEDPAC, the political arm of the MMA, recently voted to endorse 12 incumbent candidates for re-election.
Endorsed candidates include:
Rep. Jeff Backer (R) for House District 9A
Rep. Kristen Bahner (DFL) for House District 37B
Rep. Dave Baker (R) for House District 16A
Rep. Robert Bierman (DFL) for House District 56A
Rep. Ned Carroll (DFL) for House District 42A
Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL) for House District 50B
Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL) for House District 43B
Rep. John Huot (DFL) for House District 56B
Rep. Tina Liebling (DFL) for House District 24B
Rep. Matt Norris (DFL) for House District 32B
Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL) for House District 64B
Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL) for House District 52A
The MEDPAC board is made up of physicians, residents, and medical students from around the state and from across the political spectrum and various types of specialties and practices. MEDPAC receives no money from the MMA or from MMA member dues and is supported by voluntary contributions from individuals. For more information on MEDPAC, please visit their website here.
August 28, 2025
The apparent removal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, Susan Monarez, PhD, after just weeks on the job, further imperils the work of the CDC and the health of Americans. Her removal was followed by the resignations of other senior leaders at the CDC, who have accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. of undermining scientific recommendations for vaccines.
August 26, 2025
University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham, MD, will speak at the Empowering Physicians: A Night of Learning & Connection event on Friday, September 26, from 4 to 9 pm, at the historic Hewing Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
August 26, 2025
America's physicians are seeing a rise in misinformation and disinformation from patients these days, and it’s impacting patient care, according to a new study from the Physicians Foundation.