January 13, 2022
Volunteer positions are available on each of the following MMA policy committees of the Board of Trustees: Ethics and Medical-Legal Affairs; Equity in Access & Quality; and Public Health.
The MMA Policy Council also has several vacancies for at-large members. Policy Council members can serve two, three-year terms.
As a policy committee member, you influence the MMA’s direction, acquire new leadership skills and network with physicians who care about the same issues you do. It takes about eight hours a year (four evening meetings annually). For the time being, meetings will be held virtually via ZOOM.
If you are interested in serving on one of them or to learn more about the appointment process, please email Shari Nelson.
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.