MEDPAC Endorses Walz for Governor
September 15, 2022
MEDPAC, the political action committee of the MMA, has announced its support of Gov. Tim Walz for re-election this coming November.
MDH Says Mental Health Hospital Should Move Forward
September 15, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has found that moving forward with a new, free-standing mental health hospital in Saint Paul is in the public interest due to a lack of inpatient mental health beds. Despite this conclusion, MDH acknowledged significant concerns about the new facility as proposed.
New AMA Report Paints Tragic Picture of Nation’s Overdose Epidemic
September 15, 2022
On September 8, the AMA released a new report detailing the toll of the nation’s overdose and death epidemic.
MMA-Endorsed Prior Authorization Bill Passes U.S. House, Heads to U.S. Senate
September 15, 2022
On September 14, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the “Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act” (H.R. 3173), a bill which reduces prior authorization (PA) burdens for physicians providing care to patients under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.
Take Action to Tell Congress They Must Stop the Medicare Payment Cuts
September 15, 2022
Now is the time to contact your members of Congress and tell them to act before the end of the year to reform the Medicare payment system and stop the cycle of constant physician payment cuts.
MMA Pivots to Switch Annual Conference to a Virtual Event
September 15, 2022
Due to several factors, the MMA is switching its annual conference to a virtual event via Zoom. The conference will still take place from 12:45 to 4:30 pm on Friday, September 23.
Panel of Healthcare Leaders to Discuss Lessons Learned from Pandemic
September 1, 2022
The MMA’s 2022 Annual Conference, Friday, September 23, at St. Paul’s Union Depot, will close with a panel discussion on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that will include leaders from health systems and clinics from across Minnesota.
Virtual Series to Address Improving Patient Safety
September 1, 2022
Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm is among a dozen speakers who will present as part of a live webinar series hosted by the Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety.
Office of Medical Cannabis Seeks Comment on Proposed New Qualifying Conditions
September 1, 2022
The Office of Medical Cannabis is accepting public written comment on petitions to add qualifying medical conditions for Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program. The deadline is the end of business on October 5.
MMA Launching New Physician Leadership Institute This Fall
September 1, 2022
This fall, the MMA is launching its new Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MPLI), which will offer innovative, best-in-class, leadership training to provide Minnesota physicians with the skills, insights, and competencies required to build leadership acumen.
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