October 9, 2025
The MMA, in partnership with the Wisconsin Medical Society, will lead a panel discussion titled "The Role of Medical and Professional Societies in Supporting Clinicians and Community Health" at the Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2025: Bold Innovation and Partnerships symposium, to be held on October 27-28, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester.
MMA President Lisa Mattson, MD, along with MMA Foundation CEO Kristen Gloege will represent the MMA on the panel, highlighting strategies that strengthen rural physician workforce, foster well-being, and promote healthier communities.
Hosted by the Mayo Clinic, this symposium brings together healthcare leaders, administrators, executives, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, community health partners, university and other academic faculty, nonprofit and government employees, residents, fellows, and medical students.
Learning objectives include:
Recognizing transformative approaches to address key healthcare challenges facing rural America.
Identifying collaborative strategies and partnerships to sustain workforce and improve health outcomes in rural communities.
Assessing innovative approaches to enhance rural health equity, cancer care, and behavioral health.
For more information or to register, click here.
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.