MMA Signs on to Telehealth Support Letter to Congress
February 3, 2022
The MMA joined more than 330 other healthcare organizations in signing a letter to the leaders of Congress urging them to enact "permanent comprehensive telehealth reform."
Commissioner Adds Infectious Disease to Newborn Screening Panel
February 3, 2022
Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm has approved an advisory committee’s recommendation to add congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) to the list of conditions for which Minnesota newborns are routinely screened.
State Now Reimburses for Counseling Patients in Public Programs on Immunizations
February 3, 2022
As of January 1, Medical Assistance and other Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) are now reimbursing for time spent counseling patients on immunizations.
February 9 Noon-Time Forum to Look at SGLT2 Inhibitors
February 3, 2022
The MMA’s next noon-time forum will examine sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a new 'triple play' for diabetes, cardiovascular and kidney diseases. The forum will take place February 9 from noon to 1 p.m.
Dried Cannabis Will Be Available for Patients Starting March 1
February 3, 2022
Patients registered in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program will be eligible to buy smokable dried cannabis from the state’s medical cannabis dispensaries starting March 1.
Physician Selected to Lead new MDH Health Equity Bureau
February 3, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced February 1 that it is creating a new Health Equity Bureau to be led by a new assistant commissioner, Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, beginning March 2.
Walz Outlines New Health Initiatives in Supplemental Budget
February 3, 2022
Gov. Tim Walz rolled out his supplemental budget priorities last week, earmarking $2.5 billion for health and safety initiatives.
HHS to Disburse $2B In Provider Relief Funds
January 27, 2022
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on January 25 that it will disburse an additional $2 billion in Provider Relief Fund Phase payments this week.
DHS Seeks Docs for Drug Formulary Committee
January 27, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking applications from practicing physicians to serve on the Minnesota Health Care Program’s Drug Formulary Committee (DFC).
Legislature Starts Monday with Plenty That’s New
January 27, 2022
The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes January 31 with several new pieces in place including leadership, money and districting, but no apparent top issue.
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