Two MMA Members Named to Immunize Minnesota Steering Committee
July 23, 2026
Two MMA members, Caleb Schultz, MD, and Robert Jacobson, MD, have been named to the inaugural Immunize Minnesota Steering Committee.
MMA Wins Award for Video Series on Racism, Microaggressions, and Implicit Bias
July 23, 2026
On July 16, the MMA received a 2026 AAMSE Profiles of Excellence (POE) Award at the AAMSE Annual Conference in Louisville, KY, for its Racism in Medicine: Truths from Minnesota Physicians initiative in the DEI category in the large organization division.
Register for Medicine Together: A New Peer Connection Experience for Minnesota Physicians
July 23, 2026
This fall, the MMA is launching Medicine Together, a new longitudinal peer connection experience designed specifically for physicians. The program will bring a small cohort of MMA member physicians together for facilitated conversation, reflection, and practical peer support over approximately 12 weeks.
AMA Report: Elevated Healthcare Spending Driven by Increased Utilization
July 16, 2026
The United States spent a total of $5,278.6 billion, or $15,474 per capita, on healthcare in 2024, according to a new AMA Policy Research Perspectives.
CMS Releases Proposed Rule for 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
July 16, 2026
On July 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule for the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
State Releases New Tools to Prevent and Identify Physical Abuse in Infants
July 16, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released new tools for parents and physicians aimed at preventing and identifying abuse in infants age 6 months and younger.
Allina Health Physicians Vote to Authorize Strike
July 9, 2026
More than 130 Allina Health hospital physicians represented by Doctors Council SEIU voted last week, by a 90% margin, to authorize a strike after nearly two years of bargaining.
MMA Launches New Program to Strengthen Physician Well-being
July 9, 2026
The MMA is launching a new program, exclusive to members, to strengthen physician well-being, reduce professional isolation, build a culture of connection, and foster sustained peer connections over time.
State Pursuing Medicaid Expansion to Treat Incarcerated People
July 9, 2026
Minnesota is pursuing a new initiative that, if approved by the federal government, will allow state Medicaid programs to cover certain behavioral health services and medical care for chronic health conditions for incarcerated people, for up to 90 days before release.
State Requests Input on Minnesota Cancer Surveillance System Rules by September 8
July 9, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is considering modifications and updates to the Minnesota Cancer Surveillance System rules through the rulemaking process.
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