May 18, 2023
Nominations are being accepted through June 30, for the COPIC/MMA Foundation Humanitarian Award (formerly the MMA Foundation Physician Volunteerism Award).
The award is a partnership between the MMA Foundation and COPIC, the MMA’s preferred medical liability insurance provider. It is presented each year to honor an MMA member for volunteer medical services and contributions to help address the healthcare needs of underserved populations in Minnesota.
The recipient of the award designates a $10,000 donation from COPIC to a health care-related 501(c)(3) organization within Minnesota. If you know worthy candidates for the award, please nominate them by June 30.
Overview and nomination forms are available here.
For more information or for questions about eligibility, please e-mail Kristen Gloege.
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.