24 Minnesota Groups, Including the MMA, Sign on to Pro-Vaccine Statement

August 20, 2026

The MMA, along with 23 other healthcare organizations, has signed onto the Minnesota Public Health Association Policy & Advocacy Committee's Statement from Minnesota Health Leaders on Vaccination. 

AMA Accepting Nominations Through November 2 for New Healthcare Award

August 20, 2026

The AMA is now accepting nominations for AMA Honors, a new awards program celebrating individuals shaping healthcare’s future through transformative innovation, public health leadership, and trusted communication. 

Free Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication

August 20, 2026

The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering physicians a comprehensive training series in September and October, that will introduce them to serious illness communication, and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).

4 Physicians, 1 Medical Student Advance to General Election

August 13, 2026

Four Minnesota physicians and one physician-in-training will be on the ballot this November 3, following results from the August 11 primary.  

Expert Panel to Discuss One Big Beautiful Bill Act at Empowering Physicians Event

August 13, 2026

This year's Empowering Physicians event will feature a panel discussion on how H.R. 1 (The One Big Beautiful Bill Act) could reshape Minnesota’s health system. 

Trump Administration Moves to Change Childhood Vaccine Schedule

August 13, 2026

On August 10, President Trump signed an executive order that would change childhood vaccination recommendations and call into question long-established vaccine practices.

Former Health Commissioner, MMA Member Passes Away

August 13, 2026

Ed Ehlinger, MD, MSPH, 80, the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health during the Gov. Mark Dayton administration, passed away on August 5, after a battle with melanoma. 

MMA Seeks Volunteers for Task Force on Medical Liability

August 13, 2026

The MMA Advocacy & Policy Committee (APC) is seeking physician volunteers to serve on its newly created Medical Liability Task Force.   

Registration Open for September 9 Virtual Forum on Burnout and Belonging in Equity Work 

August 13, 2026

The Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) will host a virtual presentation about burnout and belonging in health equity work on Wednesday, September 9, from noon to 1 pm.  

Session to Explore Medical Liability in Minnesota at Empowering Physicians Event

August 6, 2026

This year's Empowering Physicians event will feature an insightful panel discussion covering the emerging trends, risks and reforms of medical liability in Minnesota.  

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