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.”
August 27, 2026
On August 19, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an opinion in favor of Fairview Health Services’ argument that Minnesota statute requires a trustee to be appointed prior to that trustee being able to bring a wrongful death action.
August 27, 2026
A group of Minnesota residents and fellows gathered outside the University of Minnesota Medical Center on August 24 demanding their first contract, something they've been bargaining for since last September.
August 27, 2026
HealthcareCareersMN.org, an MMA initiative, continues to grow and support the healthcare career aspirations of students from across Minnesota.