Physician Volunteers Needed to Serve on State Boards, Committees
January 2, 2025
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is seeking physicians who are interested in serving on various state boards, councils, and committees.
New Price Reporting Requirements for Select Medical Practices, All Outpatient Surgery Centers
January 2, 2025
As of January 1, select medical practices and all freestanding outpatient surgery centers in Minnesota are required to post standard charges on their websites. This requirement was passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2023.
MMA, Other Healthcare Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Medicaid
January 2, 2025
The MMA and more than 100 other healthcare organizations signed a letter to the Minnesota Congressional delegation on December 20 to alert them of the potential changes at the federal level to Medical Assistance (MA) in Minnesota.
State Seeking Pediatrician to Serve on Minnesota Health Care Programs Drug Formulary Committee
December 19, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking applications from licensed pediatricians to serve on the Minnesota Health Care Programs Drug Formulary Committee (DFC).
Board Approves Creation of Task Force on AI in Healthcare
December 19, 2024
At its December 16 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees authorized the creation of an MMA task force focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
February 5 Forum to Provide Tips on Effective Interaction with Legislators
December 19, 2024
The MMA will provide a pre-legislative session Physician Forum on how to effectively communicate with legislators and advocate for the issues that matter most to Minnesota’s physicians and physicians-in-training.
Revised Minnesota Law: New Maximum Charges for Patient Records Start January 1
December 19, 2024
A new law that sets the maximum charges for patient records becomes effective January 1, 2025.
Sen. Smith Introduces Legislation to Improve Healthcare Access in Rural Areas
December 12, 2024
On December 9, Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced legislation to improve access to healthcare and address the physician shortage in rural areas.
Ellison Continues Pursuing Owed Tobacco Settlement Money
December 12, 2024
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on December 10 that two major tobacco manufacturers owe the state of Minnesota more than $58 million (plus interest) according to the historic 1998 tobacco industry settlement.
Get a Jump Start on Your New Year’s Resolutions with MMA SafeHaven
December 12, 2024
In its ongoing efforts to support physician well-being, the MMA is once again subsidizing the cost of SafeHaven memberships.
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