March 9, 2023
According to the AMA, violence in the healthcare workplace has been on the rise for the past decade and worsened throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Violence against healthcare workers including physicians, nurses, emergency room staff, paramedics, and other staff directly and in-directly involved with patient care, has become commonplace in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities.
SF 2052 (Bolden, DFL – Rochester), a bill intended to reduce violence against healthcare workers, was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on March 9. The bill provides $20 million in grant funding to address healthcare worker safety through the Minnesota Department of Health.
The bill was presented by Sen. Liz Bolden, a registered nurse. Bolden stated that “nearly 40% of those who work in healthcare roles have experienced a physical act of violence. While it’s disheartening to live in a time where violence against healthcare workers has become the norm, we can help them by providing a resource they can utilize to address safety concerns in their facilities.” The MMA signed onto a letter of support, along with 22 coalition partners.
The bill was laid over for potential inclusion in an omnibus bill. It has yet to be heard in a House committee.
September 18, 2025
A Minnesota Senate gun violence prevention working group convened twice this week to discuss policy solutions to address public safety, following recent instances of firearm violence in Minnesota.
September 18, 2025
The MMA Board of Trustees voted at its September 15 meeting to amend MMA policy on firearm safety, in an effort to address current gaps and simplify existing policy.
September 18, 2025
On September 12, the MMA submitted a formal comment to the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).