U.S. Officially Withdraws from WHO
January 30, 2026
Last week (January 22) the United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Hennepin Healthcare Cuts 100 Positions
January 30, 2026
In an effort to balance its budget, Hennepin Healthcare officials announced on January 26 that they have decided to cut 100 positions.
NEW DATE: MMA Physicians’ Day at the Capitol Moved to March 4
January 15, 2026
Due to an unexpected change in the Legislature’s schedule, the MMA has made the decision to move the 2026 Physicians’ Day at the Capitol (DAC) event to Wednesday, March 4, at the Union Depot, St. Paul.
MMA Reacts to Killing of Minneapolis Resident, ICE Presence
January 15, 2026
On January 9, the MMA posted on social media its support of healthcare access for all Minnesotans, regardless of immigration status.
State Appeals Federal Government’s Withholding of $2B in Medicaid Funding
January 15, 2026
On January 13, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that it is appealing the decision by the Trump Administration to withhold more than $2 billion in annual Medicaid funding for Minnesota.
MMA Partners on Study Focused on Clinical Firearm Safety Counseling
January 15, 2026
On December 29, 2025, an interview study on clinical firearm safety counseling, authored by several researchers, MMA members, and MMA staff, was published in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
New Report Says Most Maternal Deaths Over the Past 5 Years Were Preventable
January 15, 2026
The latest maternal mortality report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) found that 95% of maternal deaths occurring in the state were preventable, and mostly impacted American Indian and Black parents.
Registration Open for February 3 Virtual Forum on Housing as Health Care
January 15, 2026
The Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) will host a virtual conversation about the public health impact of homelessness and housing insecurity in Minnesota on February 3, from noon to 1 pm.
Drug Utilization Review Board Seeks 2 Physician Members
January 8, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has two open physician seats on its Minnesota Health Care Program’s Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board.
Minnesota To Receive $193 Million for Rural Healthcare
January 8, 2026
On December 30, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that it will be awarded more than $193 million from the federal government for rural healthcare across the state.
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