Sanford, North Memorial Health Announce Plans to Merge Health Systems
May 14, 2026
On May 8, Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and North Memorial Health announced that they have agreed to merge as a single nonprofit health system.
MMA Launches New Member Portal
May 14, 2026
The MMA recently upgraded its member portal to make it more accessible and user-friendly.
White Coats Rally for Gun Violence Prevention
May 14, 2026
Dozens of physicians, physicians-in-training, and other healthcare professionals gathered at the Capitol on May 12 to participate in Protect Minnesota’s "White Coats at the Capitol for Gun Violence Prevention.”
Mayo Clinic’s President and CEO to Step Down in December, Successor to Be Named Later This Year
May 14, 2026
Mayo Clinic announced May 12 that Gianrico Farrugia, MD, its president and CEO since January 2019, will step down at the end of this year.
MMA Priority AI Utilization Review Language Heads to Conference Committee
May 14, 2026
Legislation that would explicitly prohibit health insurance companies from using artificial intelligence (AI) in adverse utilization review decisions continues to have life at the Capitol.
HCMC Support Included in Budget Framework Agreement
May 14, 2026
On May 13, Gov. Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL – St. Paul), House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R – Cold Springs), and House DFL Caucus Leader Zack Stephenson (DFL – Coon Rapids) announced an agreed upon supplemental budget that includes $705 million for hospital stabilization funds for Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).
Physician/Olympian to Speak at Empowering Physicians Event in September
May 14, 2026
The first female cross-country skier to represent Mexico in the Olympics will give an inspiring talk on resilience at the Empowering Physicians event on September 25.
Senate Passes MMA-Supported Gun Violence Prevention Bill, Unlikely to Pass House
May 7, 2026
On May 4, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive gun violence prevention package on a party-line 34–33 vote. The legislation includes a ban on the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, along with additional public safety measures. This is a legislative priority for the MMA.
MMA Organizes Compromise Regarding APRN Scope of Practice
May 7, 2026
After significant advocacy and engagement efforts, the MMA was able to convince lawmakers to pass an amended bill regarding Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) training.
June 3 Virtual Forum Will Review 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session
May 7, 2026
The next Physician Forum will recap the 2026 Minnesota legislative session on Wednesday, June 3 at 7 pm, via Zoom.
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