Registration Closes August 29 for 2025-2026 MN Physician Leadership Institute
May 15, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 cohort of the MMA’s Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MNPLI).
MMA Supports Bill to Address Prior Auth by Medicare Advantage Plans
May 15, 2025
The MMA is once again endorsing the Improving Senior’s Timely Access to Care Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that addresses the overuse and abuse of prior authorization (PA) by Medicare Advantage (MA) plans which threaten access to patient care and increase provider administrative burdens.
Resident Unions at University of Minnesota, Hennepin Healthcare Become Reality
May 15, 2025
More than 1,000 physician residents at the University of Minnesota and Hennepin Healthcare have unionized with SEIU’s (Service Employees International Union) Committee of Interns and Residents.
House HHS Committee Reaches Agreement, MMA MA Rates Priority Not in the Mix
May 8, 2025
The House leadership reached agreement earlier this week on a health and human services (HHS) budget for the upcoming two-year period. However, the bill does not include the MMA’s priority to increase Medical Assistance (MA) payments for outpatient services to 100% of the Medicare level.
MMA Member Announces Run for U.S. House of Representatives Seat
May 8, 2025
MMA member and State Sen. Matt Klein, MD, (DFL-Mendota Heights) announced on May 6 that he's running in 2026 for Minnesota's Second Congressional District, a seat being vacated by U.S. Rep Angie Craig, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
MMA Board Considers MN Physician Workforce Data
May 8, 2025
On May 3, as part of its ongoing efforts to understand trends and changes in the Minnesota physician workforce, the MMA Board of Trustees discussed a recent analysis of workforce data presented by representatives of the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Healthcare Workforce Analysis Group.
MMR Vaccination Rates Continue Decreasing Amid National Measles Outbreak
May 8, 2025
Minnesota's MMR vaccination rate for kindergartners continues to trend downward according to Minnesota Department Health (MDH) data, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported in its May 7 edition.
Long-time NAMI Minnesota Leader Announces Retirement
May 8, 2025
After 24 years at the helm, Sue Abderholden, MPH, is retiring as executive director at NAMI Minnesota, effective October 15.
Minnesota Twins Pride Game Spring Outing Set for June 7
May 8, 2025
Physicians and physicians-in-training are invited to join the MMA LGBTQ+ Section for its spring outing at the Minnesota Twins Pride Day Game at Target Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, June 7. The game is at 1:10 pm against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Volunteers Needed for New Optimal Health for All Advisory Council
May 8, 2025
The MMA is seeking physician and medical student volunteers to help guide the development of educational programming and related resources to accelerate optimal health for all Minnesotans.
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