News

CANDOR Legislation, an MMA Priority, Introduced in St. Paul

February 2, 2023

A bill that would encourage open and honest communication between a provider and a patient following an adverse event was introduced at the Capitol on February 1.  

Mid-Year Formulary Bill Passes First House Committee

February 2, 2023

Legislation that limits mid-year formulary changes for patients who are currently on a medication therapy passed through the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on January 31. It was re-referred to the House Commerce Committee.

Newborn Screening for cCMV Set to Begin in Minnesota

February 2, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is preparing to begin screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), making Minnesota the first state in the nation to universally screen newborns for presence of the virus.

MMA, Other Providers Speak in Support of PRO Act

February 2, 2023

MMA President Will Nicholson, MD, participated with physicians, medical students, nurses, and public health experts in a press conference on January 27 in support of the Protect Reproductive Options Act (PRO Act).  

New FAQ Now Available on MMA’s Decriminalization of Simple Possession of Illicit Drugs Policy

January 26, 2023

X-Waiver No Longer Required to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

January 26, 2023

With the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (the Act) on December 29, Congress eliminated the “DATA-Waiver Program,” also known as the “X-Waiver.” This means that an X-waiver is no longer required to treat patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. 

Walz Budget Focuses on Education, Children and Families

January 26, 2023

Gov. Tim Walz released his 2023-24 state budget proposal this week, detailing his recommendations on how to use the state’s $17.6 billion surplus. In total, the plan would raise the state general fund, two-year budget to $65.2 billion – the largest in Minnesota’s history. The focus of Walz’s proposal is dedicated to increased spending in education, children, and families. 

Speakers Selected for Project ECHO Transition Summit

January 19, 2023

Local and national speakers will cover a variety of important topics on the transition of youth with medical complexity into adult care. The day-long summit will take place on Monday, March 13, at 317 on Rice Park in St. Paul. You can attend either in-person or virtually.

Contraception Bill Heard in House Committee

January 19, 2023

Legislation that would require Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare to reimburse for the provision of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) upon request immediately following a delivery had its first hearing in the Minnesota House of Representatives this week.

MMA Supports Legislation that Bans Conversion Therapy

January 19, 2023

Legislation (HF 16 - Hollins, DFL – St. Paul), that would prohibit the use of conversion therapy for individuals under the age of 18 received its first committee hearing in the Minnesota House of Representatives on January 18.