MMA Mourns Death, Shooting of Healthcare Champions

June 18, 2025

The MMA is mourning the assassination of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and her husband, as well as the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) and his wife this past weekend.  

Deadline to Catch Errors, Opt-Out of 2023 MIPS Information Reporting

June 18, 2025

Physicians can now preview their 2023 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance information as it will appear later this year on the compare tool on Medicare.gov and in the Provider Data Catalog (PDC).  

Free Virtual Training on Serious Illness Communication Scheduled for July and August

June 18, 2025

The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) continues to offer physicians a comprehensive training series that will introduce them to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).  

Legislature Passes State Budget and Top MMA Priorities in One-Day Special Session

June 12, 2025

The Legislature met for a one-day special session on June 9 to approve the budget deal that leaders and Gov. Tim Walz agreed to over the weekend. Several of the MMA’s priorities were included.  

MMA Well-Represented at Feisty AMA Meeting in Chicago

June 12, 2025

The AMA’s annual meeting, June 6-11 in Chicago, reinforced the importance of physician advocacy efforts on behalf of their patients and the practice of medicine. 

Physicians-in-Training: Call for Posters – Empowering Physicians 2025

June 12, 2025

The MMA invites medical students, residents, and fellows to submit an abstract by August 15 to be considered for a poster presentation at this fall's annual membership event.  

Osterholm to Speak at June 23 Virtual Forum on the Changing Landscape of Immunization Policies

June 12, 2025

The next MMA Physician Forum will be held on Monday, June 23, from 5 to 6 pm on “Adapting to Change: What Minnesota Physicians and their Patients Need to Know About Shifting Immunization Policies.” 

Interim Report Released by MOUD in Jails Workgroup

June 12, 2025

After meeting for the past year, the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Jails workgroup has released its interim report. The final report and recommendations are expected to be completed this fall.  

MMA Message to U.S. Senate: Reject Cuts to Medicaid

June 5, 2025

On June 4, the MMA joined other state medical associations in sending a letter to U.S. Senate leaders urging them to reject the devastating cuts to Medicaid included in H.R. 1 that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week. 

Special Session Coming Soon, But Still No Date Set

June 5, 2025

After another week of closed-door negotiations on the state budget, legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz have been unable to reach a final deal.  

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