MMA Amends Policy to Provide Exceptions to a Patient’s Ability to Access Clinical Notes
March 10, 2022
At its March 7 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees amended existing MMA policy that supports a patient’s ability to access their clinical notes.
Board Updates MMA’s Position on Public Option Support
March 10, 2022
The MMA Board of Trustees adopted a new policy at its March 7 meeting that defines requirements for the MMA to lend its support to any state-level public option proposals for Minnesota. The policy was submitted via The Pulse by the MMA Policy Council.
Reinsurance Bill Passes Through House Committee
March 10, 2022
A bill that would extend the state’s reinsurance program through 2023 passed through the House Health Finance and Policy Committee this week.
Bill That Modifies BMP’s Authority Debated in House Committee
March 10, 2022
On March 8, the House Health Finance and Policy Committee passed HF3631 (Rep. Kelly Morrison, MD, -DFL, Deephaven), a bill offering modifications to the state’s medical practice act.
MMA Supports Bill Prohibiting Race, Ethnicity in Organ Transplant Decisions
March 10, 2022
The MMA submitted a letter of support for HF3972 (Rep. Ruth Richardson-DFL, Mendota Heights), a bill that would prohibit race or ethnicity from being used as factors for organ transplant decisions. The bill passed the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee unanimously on March 10, and was referred to the House floor.
New Advocacy Action Team Channel to Focus on Early Childhood Health
March 3, 2022
The MMA’s Advocacy Action Team (AAT) program has added a new channel on early childhood health. AAT is focused on bringing members together to engage on policy related issues and advocate on behalf of medicine.
Study Shows Physician Burnout Not Increasing in Years Leading up to Pandemic
March 3, 2022
According to a new study, burnout and satisfaction with work-life balance among U.S. physicians improved between 2017 and 2020.
March 8 Noontime forum to Cover Harm Reduction Approaches to Reducing Drug Use
March 3, 2022
The MMA’s next noon-time forum, which will discuss harm reduction approaches to reducing drug use, takes place March 8 from noon to 1 p.m.
Physicians, Medical Trainees Gather Online to Advocate for Medicine
March 3, 2022
On March 1, Minnesota physicians and physicians-in-training gathered online for the MMA’s Day at the Capitol which included a review of the MMA’s top legislative priorities for the current session and a talk from state Rep. Jennifer Schultz (DFL-Duluth).
House Committee Passes Bill to Limit Provider Termination
March 3, 2022
The House Commerce Committee heard HF1936 (Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn – DFL, Eden Prairie) that would only allow health plans from terminating a provider from their network with cause and require health plan companies to establish an appeal process for providers to access if the provider's contract is terminated.
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