April 9, 2026
On April 8, the Senate House and Human Services Committee heard an MMA-supported bill, that would require health plans to cover infertility diagnosis, treatment, and medically necessary fertility preservation services.
The MMA submitted a letter of support for SF 1961 (Maye Quade, DFL – Apple Valley), emphasizing the importance of access to fertility services as part of comprehensive medical care. Without insurance coverage, infertility treatments and fertility preservation services can be prohibitively expensive, placing them out of reach for many patients, particularly those already facing serious illnesses. The bill aligns with established medical standards and national policy guidance by helping ensure that patients can access necessary care without undue financial burden.
The bill was passed and referred to the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee.
The House companion, HF 1758 (Kotyza-Witthuhn, DFL – Eden Prairie) was heard on April 9 in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee.
A similar bill that would require health plan coverage of infertility diagnosis and treatment, HF 4609 (Kotyza-Witthuhn, DFL – Eden Prairie) was heard in the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on April 8. The MMA submitted a letter of support.
HF 4609 was laid over for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill.
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.