Nominations Now Open for MMA Leadership Positions
April 21, 2022
Nominations are now open for MMA president-elect, trustees, and delegates and alternates to the AMA.
State Reports that Health Insurance Coverage Improved Yet Racial Disparities Worsened in 2021
April 21, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released new data on April 21 showing mixed news regarding health insurance coverage in Minnesota during 2021. While actions taken by state officials helped drop the state’s uninsured rate to the lowest level ever measured, racial disparities in coverage worsened.
Nominations Now Open for MMA Leadership Positions
April 21, 2022
Nominations are now open for MMA president-elect, trustees, and delegates and alternates to the AMA.
2022 MMA Awards: Nominations Are Now Open
April 21, 2022
Members are encouraged to nominate their peers, medical students, residents/fellows, and advocacy champions for one of MMA’s annual awards. Visit the MMA website to make a nomination by June 30.
State Reports that Health Insurance Coverage Improved Yet Racial Disparities Worsened in 2021
April 21, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released new data on April 21 showing mixed news regarding health insurance coverage in Minnesota during 2021. While actions taken by state officials helped drop the state’s uninsured rate to the lowest level ever measured, racial disparities in coverage worsened.
CMS Opens Online Portal for Disputed Claims under the No Surprises Act
April 21, 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the opening of an online portal to be used for the Independent Dispute Resolution Process (IDR) under the No Surprises Act.
Forum to Discuss Mindfulness and Resilience
April 21, 2022
The MMA will host another noon-time physician forum on April 27 on the topic of “Cultivating Mindfulness and Resilience: Everyday Tips and Approaches.”
Senate Finance Committee Passes HHS Omnibus Bill
April 21, 2022
The Senate Finance Committee passed the Senate version of the omnibus Health and Human Services bill on April 19. The health portion of the omnibus bill, SF 4198, was merged with the human services omnibus bill, SF 4410, and passed to the general orders for a future floor vote.
Report: Third of MN Hospitals, Systems Report Financial Losses in 2020
April 21, 2022
Operating margins for Minnesota hospitals and health systems sharply declined in 2020, with 33 hospitals and health systems reporting financial losses for the year, according to a report released April 19 by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA).
Virtual Meeting to Focus on Racial Equity in MN’s Medicaid Program
April 14, 2022
On April 19 and May 9, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will host "Community Conversations" about building racial equity into Minnesota’s Medicaid program for U.S.- born Black Minnesotans.
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