New Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication
October 31, 2024
The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering free comprehensive training in November and December that will introduce physicians to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).
November 15 Physician Forum: “Social Media and Teens – Handling this Wasp Nest”
October 24, 2024
On Friday, November 15 at noon, the MMA will dive into one of the hottest topics in healthcare: the impact of social media on teens.
UnitedHealth Group withdraws Appeal; For-Profit HMOs Cannot Operate in Minnesota’s Publicly Funded Market
October 24, 2024
On October 15, UnitedHealth Group (UHG) ended its fight to keep for-profit Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) operating in the state of Minnesota.
MMA Launches Online Resource for Students Exploring Careers in Healthcare
October 24, 2024
The MMA has launched a new website to support the healthcare career aspirations of students from across the state.
Minnesota Congressmembers Urge House Leaders for Medicare Reform
October 17, 2024
Four members of Minnesota’s Congressional delegation signed a letter to House leadership last week, urging them to replace the 2.8% Medicare cut with a payment update reflective of inflationary pressures before January 1, 2025.
Court Dismisses Case Against MMIC for Denial of Malpractice Insurance Coverage
October 17, 2024
On October 14, the Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld a district court’s granting of summary judgment to MMIC in a lawsuit challenging its decision to deny coverage of a physician’s expenses incurred in defense of a lawsuit.
MMA To Host Virtual Workshop on Racism in Medicine
October 17, 2024
The MMA will host a 90-minute virtual workshop "Reckoning with Racism in Medicine” on November 18 at 5 pm.
Drug Overdose Deaths in Minnesota are Decreasing, Data Shows
October 10, 2024
From 2022 to 2023, Minnesota saw an 8% decrease in overall drug overdose deaths from 1,384 to 1,274 deaths among residents in the state, according to preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Commerce Department Seeks Feedback on Health Benefit Mandates
October 10, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Commerce annually solicits input from healthcare professionals, patient advocates, health insurers and the public to evaluate and report the potential impacts of legislative proposals. These evaluations provided to the Minnesota Legislature are known as 62J reports.
Physicians and Physicians-in-Training Gather for Education, Networking and Dr. Glaucomflecken
October 2, 2024
This year’s Empowering Physicians Conference offered a mix of skills-building, humor and a look at the future of medicine in Minnesota.