Legislative Session Starts; MMA to Focus on 5 Major Issues
February 19, 2026
State lawmakers returned to St. Paul on February 17 for the second half of the 2025-2026 biennium.
Registration Open for Workshop Examining the Role of Race in Medicine
September 25, 2025
In a new two-part virtual workshop, physicians will explore the history and impact of race in medicine and care delivery, and learn practical strategies to implement more evidence-based care.
Speakers include Taj Mustapha, MD; Kristina Krohn, MD; and Melissa Hasler, APRN, CNM.
Part 1: Foundations - Understand how race influences medical training, research, algorithms, and care decisions.
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October 20, 5 pm – 6 pm Central Time
Part 2: Explore real-world strategies for addressing how race is used in medicine and how to implement more evidence-based approaches in practice.
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November 19, 5 pm – 6 pm Central Time
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MMA Leaders Testify on Medicaid Cuts
February 19, 2026
On the second day of the legislative session, MMA leadership was already advocating for one of its top priorities - minimizing the harm of federal changes to Medical Assistance (MA).
MMA Priority Bill on AI and Prior Auth Already Moving at the Capitol
February 19, 2026
Legislation to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in prior authorization requirements was heard in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee on February 19.