Legislators Propose Medical Debt Bill
February 15, 2024
Lawmakers are proposing legislation that will protect patients and their families from being denied medical care in hospitals and clinics because of their medical debt.
AMA Honors MMA-Nominated Osterholm and Malcolm with Service Awards
February 15, 2024
The AMA presented Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, and former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm with the AMA Awards for Outstanding Government Service on February 13 at its National Advocacy Conference in Washington D.C.
Gov. Task Force Makes 20 Recommendations for U of M’s Academic Health System
February 8, 2024
A swift resolution to negotiations between the University of Minnesota and Fairview Health tops the list of 20 recommendations proposed by the Governor’s Task Force on Academic Health at the University of Minnesota. The report, released on February 5, is now with Gov. Tim Walz and the Legislature for consideration.
Legislature Reconvenes Monday; MMA to Focus on 5 Priorities
February 8, 2024
The MMA will be focused on five legislative priorities this session as lawmakers head back to St. Paul on February 12 for the second half of the biennial session.
February 21 Forum to Discuss Minnesota’s Rural Healthcare Workforce
February 8, 2024
The MMA and the University of Minnesota Medical School will present a virtual forum on “Minnesota’s Rural Healthcare Workforce” from noon to 1 pm on February 21.
MMA and University of Minnesota Medical School Launch Pilot Medical Careers Program
February 8, 2024
In January, the MMA, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School, launched a pilot medical careers program with the Laura Jeffrey Academy (LJA) in St. Paul.
Congenital Syphilis Cases on the Rise; Online Forum Tomorrow
February 1, 2024
On January 25, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported that in 2023 Minnesota witnessed the highest number of congenital syphilis cases in at least 40 years.
Survey Finds Discharge Delays Creating Significant Costs for Minnesota Hospitals
February 1, 2024
A new survey of patient care in Minnesota hospitals released on January 31, has found persistent, ongoing delays in discharges from emergency departments and inpatient care, resulting in tens of thousands of days of unnecessary hospital-level patient care and significant financial losses.
New Condition Added to State’s Newborn Screening Program
February 1, 2024
On January 26, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that it will add Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to the list of conditions for which Minnesota newborns are routinely screened.
MMA Legislative Panel Discusses Homelessness, Street Medicine
February 1, 2024
The MMA hosted a panel in Duluth on January 25 to discuss legislative initiatives including homelessness, street medicine, and harm reduction, ahead of the legislative session kicking off on February 12.
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