August 21, 2025
The Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) will host a virtual conversation about culturally responsive care on September 4, from noon to 1 pm.
Culturally responsive care is essential to improving health outcomes and building trust with patients. In this session, Yeng Yang, MD, will highlight a project focused on creating culturally responsive diabetes and nutrition education and engagement that respects different food cultures. The work has centered on Somali, Hmong, and Ethiopian communities, with plans to expand to other food cultures as resources allow.
This virtual meeting is open to all physicians, health professionals, and leaders from Minnesota health systems, medical groups, and medical associations with an interest in health equity. To register, click here.
The CoP is a peer network dedicated to advancing health equity and addressing the significant racial and ethnic health disparities that persist throughout Minnesota. Health equity leaders and professionals come together quarterly to exchange expertise, network, and discuss issues and priorities.
If you are interested in joining or learning more, please contact Haley Brickner, the MMA’s health equity coordinator.
October 16, 2025
Minnesota physicians should not expect to receive Medicare fee-for-service payments for services rendered on or after October 1 until the end of the federal government shutdown.
October 16, 2025
The TABLE (The Team of Advisors Bringing Lived Experience), a 15-member team with direct experience of homelessness who provide input on programs, projects, and policies in Rochester, was awarded the Northern Light Award for Greater Minnesota on October 1 at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) Annual Conference.
October 9, 2025
The MMA is partnering with Hennepin Healthcare to offer an in-person session on “Supporting Patients, Families, and Professionals in the Aftermath of Crisis” on October 21 from 6 to 8 pm in Room RL110 at the HCMC Red Building, 730 South 8th Street, in Minneapolis.