The Votes are In: New MMA Leaders Elected
September 4, 2025
Dania Kamp, MD, has been elected as the MMA’s president-elect in this year’s leadership election, which was held electronically in August.
Physician Announces Second Gubernatorial Bid
July 24, 2025
On July 17, former state senator and Watertown physician Scott Jensen, MD, announced his intention to run for governor in 2026.
Jensen ran on the Republican ticket for governor in 2022 with running mate, former Minnesota Viking Matt Birk. They lost to Gov. Tim Walz by 7 percentage points. Walz has not announced whether he will seek an unprecedented third term.
Jensen first joined the Minnesota Senate in 2016 representing Carver County. He served one term before his run for governor.
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State Creates Health Care Affordability Advisory Task Force
September 4, 2025
The Center for Health Care Affordability (CHCA) at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is forming a Health Care Affordability Advisory Task Force.
Symposium on Community and Rural Healthcare Slated for October 27-28 in Rochester
September 4, 2025
The MMA, in partnership with the Wisconsin Medical Society, will present a panel discussion on "The Role of Medical and Professional Societies in Supporting Clinicians and Community Health" at the Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2025: Bold Innovation and Partnerships symposium on October 27-28, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester.