March 5, 2026
More than 180 physicians and physicians-in-training from across the state gathered at the Capitol on March 4 to advocate on behalf of medicine, as part of Physicians' Day at the Capitol.
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Sen. Matt Klein, MD, promotes advocacy at Physicians' Day at the Capitol. |
Attendees heard from Sen. Matt Klein, MD, and met with legislators to discuss the MMA’s top legislative priorities:
Support efforts to minimize the impact of federal Medicaid changes and preserve coverage for Minnesotans;
Repeal the personal belief exemption for school and child-care facility immunization requirements;
Support evidence-based firearm safety laws;
Ensure clinician involvement in prior authorization reviews; and
Expand current confidentiality protections for participation in a “wellness program” to include other healthcare professionals.
Members shared information with their legislators on the MMA’s priorities and other issues that were important to them and the health of their patients.
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More than 180 physicians and physicians-in-training attended the event. |
“Today is about either establishing or strengthening relationships with your legislators,” said MMA President Lisa Mattson, MD, who served as emcee for the event. “Your role is crucial in promoting legislation that is good for the patients you serve.”
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Minnesota House Health Finance and Policy Committee heard HF 3668 (Bierman, DFL – Apple Valley), a bill that would establish a statewide Office of Gun Violence Prevention to research and reduce gun violence and firearm-related deaths, lead public health awareness campaigns, and serve as a resource for lawmakers.
March 5, 2026
The MMA submitted a letter opposing SF 1084 (Kupec, DFL – Moorhead), which would change the statutory title of “physician assistant” to “physician associate.” The bill was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on March 4.
March 5, 2026
On March 2, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for attempting to withhold $243 million in Medicaid payments from the state of Minnesota.