Free Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication
April 23, 2026
The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering physicians a comprehensive training series in May and June that will introduce them to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).
MN Rural Youth Get Exposed to World of Healthcare at St. Cloud Event
April 23, 2026
Nearly 70 Minnesota youth were introduced to the world of healthcare on April 18 at the Rural Youth Medical Careers Discovery Day, held on the campus of the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud.
MMA Opposes Legislation to Rollback Prior Authorization Law
April 16, 2026
On April 13, the House Health Finance and Policy Committee heard legislation that proposes changes to the Minnesota law governing prior authorization requirements.
MMA Supports Bill to Authorize Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure
April 16, 2026
On April 13, the House Health Finance and Policy Committee held an informational hearing on legislation that would establish a licensure framework for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) and authorize them to practice in Minnesota.
2026 MMA Awards Nominations Are Now Open, Nominate a Peer
April 16, 2026
Members are encouraged to nominate their peers, medical students, residents/fellows, and advocacy champions for one of the MMA’s annual awards.
Urge Your Federal Representatives to Support Medicare Payment Reform
April 16, 2026
The AMA is asking physicians to urge their federal representatives to support the recently introduced Provider Reimbursement Stability Act, H.R. 8163.
Prior Authorization Exemption for Buprenorphine Heard in Senate Committee
April 9, 2026
An amended piece of legislation that would exempt buprenorphine from prior authorization (PA) was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on April 9.
Legislation to Expand Collaborative Care Model Heard in Senate HHS Committee
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard a bill that would require coverage for psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) services under Medical Assistance.
House Committee Hears Legislation to Support Hennepin Healthcare System
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the House Taxes Committee heard legislation focused on supporting the financial stability and ongoing operations of Hennepin Healthcare.
Senate HHS Committee Hears Legislation Addressing Conversion Therapy Practices
April 9, 2026
Following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a Colorado law banning conversion therapy, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard two bills on April 8, aimed at addressing the impacts of conversion therapy practices in Minnesota.