Telehealth Services for Medicare Patients Likely to Change October 1
September 25, 2025
Unless Congress acts, important Medicare telehealth flexibilities will lapse on October 1.
October 19, 2023
As part of the Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP), Stratis Health will present key findings from its project on health-related social needs assessments and referrals on November 15 from 1 to 2 pm.
The project goal was to create new ways of identifying social needs through screening and designing closed-loop referral processes to ensure patient needs are met.
Stratis will also share information about Culture Care Connection, an online learning and resource center that supports clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to reduce health disparities and promote health equity.
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.
September 25, 2025
Unless Congress acts, important Medicare telehealth flexibilities will lapse on October 1.
September 25, 2025
On September 22, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced it is endorsing existing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from professional medical associations for the 2025-26 vaccine.
September 25, 2025
On September 19, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order that increases the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. Previously, employers paid between $2,000 and $5,000 for each visa, and the fee was dependent on several factors such as company size.