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.
November 13, 2025
At its November 8 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved a list of priorities that aim to make Minnesota the best place to practice and Minnesotans the healthiest in the nation.
November 13, 2025
The years-long saga between the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview took another twist this week as Fairview and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) announced a separate 10-year deal without the university's approval.
November 13, 2025
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is accepting applications for two open physician seats on the Minnesota Drug Formulary Committee.