January 9, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released updated technical specifications for measurements reported under the Statewide Quality and Reporting Measurement System (SQRMS) in 2025.
The updates include:
A requirement that all provider submissions to Minnesota Community Measurement (MNCM) be submitted through the new Process Intelligence Performance Engine (PIPE) system rather than the old direct data submission (DDS) portal,
The continuation of optional, MDH-encouraged submissions on social risk factor data elements.
The MMA will continue to inform its members about changes to SQRMS. For more information, contact Adrian Uphoff, health policy analyst.
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.