Federal Judge Rules Against $100K H-1B Visa Fee
June 11, 2026
A federal judge on June 8 nixed the Trump administration's $100,000 price tag on new H-1B visas, saying the fee is a tax and that only Congress can create new taxes.
Minnesota E-Health Advisory Committee Seeking Physician Applicants
June 11, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking two physician applicants for its E-Health Advisory Committee. The openings include one physician representative seat, and one physician alternate seat.
Call for Posters to be Displayed at Empowering Physicians 2026
June 11, 2026
The MMA is inviting medical students, residents, and fellows to submit an abstract by July 15 to be considered for a poster presentation at this fall's annual MMA event.
State Launches New Resource to Guide Patients to Non-Opioid Treatments
June 4, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in partnership with Hennepin Healthcare, is launching a new online resource called NOPAIN MN that is geared toward helping Minnesotans manage their pain without opioids.
MMA Seeks Volunteers for Task Force on Medical Liability
June 4, 2026
The MMA Advocacy & Policy Committee (APC) is seeking physician volunteers to serve on its newly created Medical Liability Task Force.
Key MMA Priorities Signed into Law by Gov. Walz
May 28, 2026
This week, Gov. Tim Walz signed into law several key healthcare provisions supported by the MMA.
Free Perinatal Education ECHO Series Now Available
May 21, 2026
The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) is offering a free, virtual ECHO series on perinatal education.
First Cohort of Medical School Students Celebrated in St. Cloud
May 21, 2026
As a salute to the inaugural class of the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud, the MMA held an open house on May 18 at its Board Chair’s home in Sartell.
MMA and More Than 400 Orgs Urge Federal Funding for Gun Violence Prevention Research
May 21, 2026
The MMA signed onto a letter to Congress’ Committee on Appropriations on May 18 urging leaders to include funding in the 2027 budget for gun violence prevention research.
Physician Volunteers Needed to Serve on State Committees, Councils
May 21, 2026
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is seeking physicians who are interested in serving on various state boards, councils, and committees.
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