Prior Auth Legislation Continues to Move at Capitol
March 7, 2024
The MMA’s top legislative priority of limiting the use of prior authorization continues to move at the Capitol, with its first senate committee hearing taking place on March 5.
Physician Wellness Legislation Passes Through Senate Committee
March 7, 2024
An MMA priority bill to improve physician wellness received its first committee hearing on March 7. SF3531 (Morrison, DFL – Deephaven) was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee where it received overwhelming support and passed with a unanimous vote.
MMA Supports Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
March 7, 2024
An MMA-supported bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products was heard in the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on March 5.
MDH Determines Proposed Rehab Hospital in Roseville Not in the Public Interest
March 7, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has determined that building a new, freestanding rehabilitation hospital in Roseville is not in the public interest based on a required review by the agency’s Health Economics Program of statutory criteria and other requirements.
MMA Nominating Committee Seeking Medical Student Trustee Candidates
March 7, 2024
The MMA Nominating & Leadership Development Committee is seeking potential candidates to serve as the medical student trustee on the MMA Board of Trustees, effective October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2026.
Mental Health Resources for Physicians Now Available
March 7, 2024
While having open conversations about mental health struggles can be difficult, they are a crucial step in preventing an emergency. If you’re concerned that someone close to you is exhibiting signs of emotional distress or suicide risk, we urge you to use the Open Your Heart Conversation Starter as a helpful guide for a meaningful conversation.
MMA Board of Trustees Discusses IMG Licensure Legislation
February 29, 2024
Sen. Alice Mann, MD, (DFL-Edina), has introduced SF 3611/ HF 3811 to provide a path to licensure for the hundreds of international medical graduates (IMGs) who have been unable to obtain a Minnesota medical license.
Physicians and Physicians-in-Training Urge Prior Auth Fix, Address Issues at Capitol
February 29, 2024
Nearly 200 physicians, residents and medical students flooded the hallways and legislative offices at the Capitol complex on February 28, as part of Physician’s Day at the Capitol.
Prior Authorization Reform Bill Receives Another House Hearing
February 29, 2024
HF 3578 (Bahner, DFL – Maple Grove) went through its second House committee when it was heard in the House Commerce Committee on February 28. Because the bill was heard on Physicians’ Day at the Capitol, the hearing was attended by many physicians and physicians-in-training wearing their white coats.
Safe Storage, Mandatory Reporting Legislation Heard in House Committee
February 29, 2024
A pair of bills aimed at reducing firearm-related death and injury, were heard on February 29 in a joint House hearing of the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee, and the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee.
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