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.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.