November 12, 2026
Several volunteer opportunities for physicians are now available through the Secretary of State’s website. They include:
The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BMP) is seeking a physician member from Minnesota’s Second Congressional District to fill a seat that will be vacant as of January 4, 2027. Interested physicians should apply here.
MMA members who wish to apply are encouraged to contact the MMA for endorsement consideration. According to Minnesota statute, the governor may appoint members to the board from the list of persons recommended by the MMA, as well as from among other qualified candidates. Physicians desiring MMA endorsement should apply on the Secretary of State website, and then email a duplicate copy of their application materials along with their curriculum vitae to the MMA.
The BMP licenses and registers physicians, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, acupuncturists, athletic trainers, genetic counselors, naturopaths, and traditional midwives; and enforces the relevant practice acts. Successful applicants are expected to devote a minimum of one business day and one Saturday per month, plus preparation time.
The Advisory Committee on Heritable and Congenital Disorders is seeking a primary care physician. Interested physicians should apply here.
The Advisory Council on Licensed Traditional Midwifery is seeking a physician member who has been or is currently consulting with licensed traditional midwives. Members are appointed by the BMP and advise the BMP on traditional midwifery practice standards. Meetings are held bimonthly and typically last for two hours. Interested physicians should apply here.
The Athletic Trainer’s Advisory Council is seeking a physician member. Interested physicians should apply here.
The Executive Board of Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a physician who is a psychiatrist or has experience in serving behavioral health patients. Interested physicians should apply here.
The Medicaid Advisory Committee and Beneficiary Advisory Council is seeking two physicians or providers that are familiar with healthcare needs of the Medicaid population. Interested physicians should apply here.
The Medical Services Review Board is seeking two physician members. Interested physicians should apply here.
The Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council is seeking a physician member. Interested physicians should apply here.
The State Advisory Council on Mental Health is seeking a family physician member and a psychiatrist member. Interested physicians should apply here.
Additional information on vacant seats can be found on the Boards & Commissions page of the Secretary of State’s website.
November 12, 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has denied Minnesota more than $112 million in Medicaid reimbursements for the third quarter of 2025. More than 1 million Minnesotans could be affected by this move.
November 12, 2026
Minnesota’s four legislative caucuses have selected their leaders for the 2027-2028 biennium.
November 12, 2026
Coming just days after the midterm elections, in which Democrats took control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the 2026 AMA Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates (HOD) on November 6–10, in Orlando, Florida, began with a defiant tone.