January 30, 2026
Last week (January 22) the United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Trump Administration had warned a year ago that it had intended to leave the group. The joint congressional resolution that marked the start of the U.S.'s partnership with WHO in 1948 dictated that a year's notice was needed if the U.S. chose to withdraw.
The AMA has fully supported the U.S.'s involvement with WHO, and spoke out against cutting funding to WHO back in 2020 during the pandemic.
April 9, 2026
An amended piece of legislation that would exempt buprenorphine from prior authorization (PA) was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on April 9.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard a bill that would require coverage for psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) services under Medical Assistance.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the House Taxes Committee heard legislation focused on supporting the financial stability and ongoing operations of Hennepin Healthcare.