January 30, 2025
As the U.S. Senate deliberates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s confirmation to be the next Health and Human Services secretary, the MMA has voiced its opposition to his candidacy.
The association has sent letters to Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith urging them to oppose the nomination. Both are expected to vote against Kennedy’s confirmation.
“For 172 years, the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) has worked to improve the health of Minnesotans and to advance the science and art of medicine,” the MMA said in a media statement. “We expect our nation’s healthcare leadership to similarly ground their public health policy decisions in science and evidence. The proposed nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services has an extremely troubling track record of undermining and questioning invaluable public health interventions.”
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.