February 3, 2022
The MMA joined more than 330 other healthcare organizations in signing a letter to the leaders of Congress urging them to enact "permanent comprehensive telehealth reform."
"Many of the telehealth flexibilities that have helped dramatically improve patient access to care are temporary and limited to the duration of the COVID-19 PHE (public health emergency)," the letter says. "As it stands today, providers must weigh the costs of investing in the technological and clinical infrastructure required to maintain telehealth programs at scale against the possibility that Congress may ultimately decide not to support permanently expanded telehealth coverage.”
Specifically, the letter asks Congress to:
Authorize the continuation of all current telehealth wavers through December 31, 2024.
“We believe the recommendations outlined above will provide significant relief to patients and providers concerned about Congress’ intent and commitment to telehealth after the end of the COVID-19 PHE,” the letter concludes.
October 9, 2025
The MMA is partnering with Hennepin Healthcare to offer an in-person session on “Supporting Patients, Families, and Professionals in the Aftermath of Crisis” on October 21 from 6 to 8 pm in Room RL110 at the HCMC Red Building, 730 South 8th Street, in Minneapolis.
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.
October 2, 2025
The federal government shutdown will affect the Minnesota healthcare system in several important ways.