January 15, 2026
On January 9, the MMA posted on social media its support of healthcare access for all Minnesotans, regardless of immigration status.
The posts on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn were in response to the increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol officers in the state, and the killing of Minneapolis resident, Renee Nicole Macklin Good.
MMA members have reported that many of their patients are afraid to seek healthcare services, run errands, or even attend school.
Over the weekend, the MMA also joined the Minnesota Section of the American College of Gynecology (ACOG), the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP), the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP),and the Minnesota Affiliate of American College of Nurse Midwives in a joint statement on ICE in Minnesota.
For more on MMA's commitment to the medical care of undocumented Minnesotans, click here. (MMA Policy 20.12).
In 2025, Minnesota Medicine published a story on how healthcare providers can prepare if ICE comes knocking. Click here to view the story.
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.