April 30, 2026
On April 27, the House passed a bill, with a 119-12 vote, that removes the current requirement that newly licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) complete 2,080 hours of collaborative practice with a physician as part of their postgraduate training before practicing independently.
April 30, 2026
Last November, UCare announced it would be shutting its doors in 2026, leaving many providers with outstanding claims that had not been paid out.
April 30, 2026
On April 28, the House Health Finance and Policy Committee held an informational hearing on the financial status of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), and the shutdown and outstanding debts of UCare.
April 30, 2026
The MMA has signed onto an AMA letter urging federal departments to improve enforcement of the “No Surprises Act.” The Act, enacted in 2022, aims to protect patients from unexpected medical bills when they unknowingly seek care from out-of-network providers.
April 30, 2026
On April 29, MMA President Lisa Mattson, MD, presented the Exceptional Primary Care Community Faculty Teaching Award to Adrianne Moen, MD, at the eighth-annual Dean’s Tribute to Excellence in Education event at the Bell Museum in St. Paul.
April 23, 2026
Several of the MMA's top legislative priorities continue to move at the Capitol, as the session enters its last month.
April 23, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported on April 20 that there continues to be a steady decline in youth cannabis use since 2013, with 96% of students reporting not having used cannabis in the last month.
April 23, 2026
Registration for the 2026-2027 cohort of the MMA’s Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MNPLI) is now open.
April 23, 2026
The MMA Governance & Nominating Committee is seeking candidates interested in serving in MMA leadership. MMA leaders are elected in August of each year through a member-wide election held via electronic ballot.
April 23, 2026
The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering physicians a comprehensive training series in May and June that will introduce them to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).
