February 12, 2026
On February 5, the MMA, along with several other physician advocacy groups, sent a letter to the Minnesota Congressional Delegation urging Congress, as a condition of ongoing funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to restrict U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities in or near healthcare facilities and other sensitive locations, and to hold DHS accountable for ensuring that detainees are provided with appropriate medical care, food, water, and other basic human needs.
“Since the start of ‘Operation Metro Surge’, we have received troubling reports of ICE and CBP enforcement activity in and near hospitals, clinics, and schools,” the letter said. “This activity is, understandably, having a negative impact on the health and safety of your fellow Minnesotans.”
The letter goes on to say: “We urge Congress to conduct rigorous oversight to ensure DHS compliance with current detention standards for care to ensure detainees have safe and sanitary conditions and access to appropriate medical care.”
The other physician advocacy groups signing onto the letter include: the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Physicians, Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Minnesota Psychiatric Society, Minnesota Association of Geriatrics Inspired Clinicians, Minnesota Association of African American Physicians, Minnesota Dermatological Society, Minnesota Radiological Society, and the Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology.
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.