May 9, 2024
The MMA Medical Student Section (MSS) has elected its 2024 leadership. The following medical students were elected to serve as officers of the MSS Executive Committee:
Co-Chair - Saliha Chaudry – UMN Medical School, Twin Cities Campus
Co-Chair - Spencer Breen – UMN Medical School, Duluth Campus
Secretary - Roma Sonik – Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
MMA/AMA Delegate – Adrina Kocharian, PhD – UMN Medical School, Twin Cities Campus
Education Coordinator – Harper O'Neill – UMN Medical School, Duluth Campus
Outreach Coordinator - Justin Myrah – Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
The MMA and the MSS would like to thank the 2023 MSS Executive Committee officers for their service over the past year.
Question about involvement in MSS can be directed to Juliana Milhofer, MMA public health & policy engagement manager.
April 9, 2026
An amended piece of legislation that would exempt buprenorphine from prior authorization (PA) was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on April 9.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard a bill that would require coverage for psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) services under Medical Assistance.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the House Taxes Committee heard legislation focused on supporting the financial stability and ongoing operations of Hennepin Healthcare.