MMA Continues to Make Progress on Pro-Vaccine Legislation
March 19, 2026
Several vaccine-related bills were heard recently in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
MMA Priority Bill on Wellness Sent to House Floor
March 19, 2026
Legislation to improve healthcare professional wellness was heard in the House Health Finance Committee on March 18. The legislation amends the MMA’s Treat Yourself First campaign, an MMA-led initiative to address healthcare professional burnout and improve wellness.
HF 3978 (Reyer, DFL – Eagan) would extend confidentiality protections for participants in the wellness program to all healthcare professionals. The Treat Yourself First Campaign will offer mental health services, and other resources to address burnout among the healthcare workforce in Minnesota. Current law only offers confidentiality protections for physicians who patriciate in the program, but if passed, HF 3978 would protect other healthcare professionals who participate in the program.
Participants in the Treat Yourself First campaign include:
HF3978 was referred to the general register for a House floor vote.
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