Virtual Meeting to Focus on Racial Equity in MN’s Medicaid Program

April 14, 2022

On April 19 and May 9, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will host "Community Conversations" about building racial equity into Minnesota’s Medicaid program for U.S.- born Black Minnesotans.

Action Alert: Members Urged to Contact Legislators on HHS Bill

April 14, 2022

On April 12, the MMA asked members to send Action Alerts to their state senator and representative, urging them to support certain items in the House health and human services omnibus bill.

Free Implicit Bias Online Workshop Set for May 24

April 14, 2022

On May 24 at 7 p.m. the MMA will host another free, two-hour live webinar on the topic of implicit bias called “Uncover how implicit bias is affecting the way you practice.”

New Report Raises Alarms on State’s Healthcare Workforce

April 14, 2022

A new Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) report confirms that workforce shortages are taking a toll on the state’s healthcare professionals.

Walz to Launch New Entities in Fight Against Opioid and Addiction Epidemic

April 14, 2022

On April 7, Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order that launched a new interagency subcabinet and advisory council to combat the opioid and addiction epidemic in Minnesota.

House Releases Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill

April 7, 2022

The House Health Finance and Policy Committee, along with the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, released their combined omnibus bill on April 6.

Public Hearing on St. Joe’s Closure and Relocation of Mental Health Services Set for April 12

April 7, 2022

A public hearing on the closure of M Health Fairview St. Joseph’s Hospital in Saint Paul and the relocation of mental health, addiction services and other secondary services is scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 12.

Deadline Extended for Provider Relief Funds

April 7, 2022

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has reopened the reporting time for recipients of Period 1 Provider Relief Funds.

Minnesota Legislature Reaches Halfway Point in Session

April 7, 2022

The Minnesota State Legislature has approximately six weeks left in this year’s legislative session. Going into the annual one-week Easter/Passover break next week, the Legislature still has much to do.

Senate Committee Discusses Healthcare Worker Mental Health

April 7, 2022

A bill appropriating funding for mental health programs, mostly through social service grants, was heard in the Minnesota Senate Health and Human Services Committee earlier this week.

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