September 7, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has posted a notice of election for eligible employees of Allina Health System. This election is being held to determine whether the group of 560 full-time, part-time and per diem physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing primary/urgent care will be represented by the national union, Doctor’s SEIU, in negotiations with Allina.
According to the notice, the election will be conducted by mail beginning on September 21 and remain open until October 11. If the vote is successful, it would become the largest private-sector physician union in the country.
The topic of collective bargaining by physicians will be part of a panel discussion at this year’s Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21 at The Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Click here for more information.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.