Republicans Push Priority Bills in House Prior to Expected Power-Sharing
February 13, 2025
Following a power-sharing agreement announced last week, Minnesota House members are back to work at the Capitol.
March 6 Webinar to Discuss Best Practices for Communicating About Health Equity
February 13, 2025
The MMA will host a 60-minute webinar on “Best Practices for Communicating about Health Equity” on March 6 at 5 pm.
March 19 Forum to Discuss Serious Illness Care Planning
February 13, 2025
The MMA will host a virtual Physician Forum on “Changing the Culture and Systems of Health Care to Improve Serious Illness Care Planning” on Wednesday, March 19 from noon to 1 pm.
Focus on Your Well-being with MMA SafeHaven
February 13, 2025
In its ongoing efforts to support physician well-being, the MMA is once again subsidizing the cost of SafeHaven™ memberships. The first 40 MMA members who enroll can access the well-being program for $99.
State Updates Childhood Blood Lead Treatment and Case Management Guidelines
February 13, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has released the 2025 revisions of the Childhood Blood Lead Treatment Guidelines for Minnesota and its Childhood Blood Lead Case Management Guidelines for Minnesota.
Power-sharing Agreement Reached in House, DFL’s Capitol Boycott Ends
February 6, 2025
House DFL members will return to the State Capitol for the first time this session after leaders on both sides of the aisle reached a power-sharing agreement on February 5.
Temporary Minnesota DHS Commissioner Appointed
February 6, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz announced February 3 that Shireen Gandhi would serve as temporary commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS) until a permanent leader is appointed.
MMA Urges Minnesota U.S. House Members to Fight for Medicare Payment Reform
February 6, 2025
On February 4, the MMA urged all eight of Minnesota’s U.S. House of Representatives members to co-sponsor HR 879, the “Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act,” which would cancel the 2.83% Medicare payment cut that became effective on January 1 and provide a 2% payment update.
MMA Speaks Out Against HHS Secretary Nominee
January 30, 2025
As the U.S. Senate deliberates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s confirmation to be the next Health and Human Services secretary, the MMA has voiced its opposition to his candidacy.
MMA Legislative Priority Bill on Physician Well-being Introduced
January 30, 2025
Legislation to support physician well-being and mental health was introduced in the Minnesota Senate this week.
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