January 12, 2023
On January 5, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the new Medicare physician payment files that include the 2023 conversion factor of $33.8872, which is 2 percent lower than the 2022 conversion factor of $34.6062. The new conversion factor reflects the year-end adjustments to Medicare payment rates adopted by Congress.
January 12, 2023
In September 2022, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Smits v. Park Nicollet Health Services that could have negative impacts on mental health providers and the treatment they provide in Minnesota.
January 9, 2023
The MMA is teaming up with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for the next online Physician Forum that will discuss “RSV and Influenza Surveillance in Minnesota” from noon to 1 pm on Wednesday, January 11.
January 5, 2023
The Minnesota House Health Finance and Policy Committee began its work on January 5 by hearing HF1, otherwise known as the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act.
January 5, 2023
In a mostly ceremonial session, the 93rd Minnesota Legislature kicked-off in St. Paul on January 3 with all 201 legislators being sworn in at the Capitol. It’s the first time since 2014 that the DFL has had majorities in both chambers.
January 5, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has posted online its 2022 revision of the Childhood Blood Lead Screening Guidelines for Minnesota.
January 5, 2023
The MMA asked the Board of Medical Practice (BMP) to provide further information about credit submission processes for physicians who have completed legislatively mandated education on prescribing opioids and other controlled substances by the December 31, 2022, deadline, but have not reported it to the BMP.
December 22, 2022
Congress has reached an end-of-session agreement that results in a 2% cut in physician Medicare payment for 2023, and at least another 1.5% cut in 2024.
December 22, 2022
On December 19, the State of Minnesota launched a new telehealth test-to-treat program to ensure Minnesotans who have tested positive for COVID-19 have easy access to clinician care and therapeutic treatments that reduce their risk of serious illness or hospitalization.
December 22, 2022
The MMA Foundation has awarded nearly $13,000 in grants to impact the scholarship of seven medical students and residents at Minnesota medical schools and residency programs.
