June 13 Forum to Provide Recap of Legislative Session and Its Impact on the Practice of Medicine
May 23, 2024
MMA staff lobbyists will review the recently completed 2024 legislation session and discuss how new legislation will impact physicians and medicine in Minnesota, as part of a virtual physician forum from 6 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 13.
MMA Board of Trustees Approves Physician Well-being Recommendations
May 23, 2024
At its May meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive package of recommendations aimed at accelerating physician well-being in Minnesota.
Prior Authorization Deal Pending as Legislature Enters Its Final Days
May 16, 2024
Only a few more days remain before the Minnesota Legislature adjourns for the year. In an attempt to complete their work by the May 20 deadline, both the House and Senate are finalizing omnibus bills in conference committee and bringing them up for daily floor votes.
Grand Rounds to Explore Advancing Health Equity
May 16, 2024
On May 30 at 3:30 pm, the National Health Equity Grand Rounds will explore the theme of "Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance: A State of the Union on Threats and Opportunities.”
MDH Proposes Updates to Communicable Disease Reporting Rules
May 16, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is proposing updates to the communicable disease reporting rules.
Registration Now Open for Dr. Glaucomflecken and the Empowering Physicians Conference
May 9, 2024
Registration is now open for the September 27 Empowering Physicians Conference, starring social media star Dr. Glaucomflecken (aka William E. Flanary, MD).
Legislation Supporting Hennepin Healthcare Governing Body Heard in St. Paul
May 9, 2024
The House Health Finance and Policy Committee heard legislation that would establish explicit criteria and initiate a formal investigation process prior to dissolution of the Hennepin Healthcare System Board of Directors.
Health Omnibus Bill Goes to Floor with Prior Authorization Reform Section
May 9, 2024
The House Ways and Means Committee referred the health omnibus bill to the House floor for a vote on May 6.
May 22 Virtual Forum to Address Private Equity in Healthcare
May 9, 2024
The MMA will host its next online physician forum on private equity in healthcare on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Minnesota Health Dept Launches Campaign to Reduce Pregnancy-related Complications and Deaths
May 9, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is bringing the Hear Her campaign to Minnesota to raise awareness of the urgent maternal warning signs that can lead to pregnancy-related complications and deaths, particularly for Black women.