Physicians Running for Office in 2026
July 30, 2026
This year, three physicians and one medical student are running for seats in the Minnesota Legislature.
Connect and Network with Peers, Earn CME at Empowering Physicians Event
July 30, 2026
Connect with your fellow physicians at one of the MMA’s biggest events of the year – the 2026 Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, from 3 to 8 pm at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 3rd Ave. S.
State Seeking Feedback on Proposed Amendments to X-Ray Rules
July 30, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is considering updating the state's X-Ray Rules to address advances in equipment technology, scope of practice for operators of X-ray equipment, service provider responsibilities, inspection requirements, legislative changes, and other related topics.
HHS and CMS Withhold Medicaid Funds from Minnesota and California
July 23, 2026
On July 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that they are deferring more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California in an effort the combat "fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid and safeguard federal taxpayer dollars."
988 Minnesota Lifeline Continues Growing
July 23, 2026
Calls, texts, and chats routed to 988 Minnesota Lifeline centers have increased year after year since the national mental health lifeline launched in July 2022.
Cast Your Vote in August for New MMA Leadership
July 23, 2026
MMA members are encouraged to vote for incoming MMA leadership during the month of August as part of MMA’s annual leadership election process.
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.
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