July 24, 2025
Turmoil continues to reign at the State Capitol. On July 21, Sen. Bruce Anderson (R- Buffalo) died unexpectedly and Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) announced that she will resign in August following her burglary and felony possession of burglary tools conviction.
July 24, 2025
On July 17, former state senator and Watertown physician Scott Jensen, MD, announced his intention to run for governor in 2026.
July 24, 2025
The Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) will host a virtual conversation about health disparities in Minnesota on July 30, from noon to 1 pm.
July 16, 2025
On July 8, the MMA submitted a formal comment in opposition to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule that would dramatically restrict states’ ability to impose Medicaid provider taxes on insurance companies.
July 16, 2025
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison met with the MMA Board of Trustees at its July 14 meeting and offered to regularly engage with the group to discuss the state’s healthcare issues.
July 16, 2025
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning its registrants of new fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate DEA personnel and notify them that they are under investigation, presumably to obtain personal information.
July 16, 2025
The MMA is launching a new Community of Practice for physicians passionate about advancing clinician well-being. The first meeting will take place via Zoom on September 2 from noon to 1 p.m.
July 10, 2025
With the passage of President Trump’s budget bill, many in healthcare are wondering how it will affect the practice of medicine in the United States, and how it will impact the health of Minnesotans.
July 10, 2025
With an overwhelming 90% vote of support, Allina Health physicians, physicians’ assistants, and nurse practitioners voted to authorize a strike if the members of the Doctors Council – SEIU and Allina cannot reach a deal.
July 10, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Equitable Health Care Task Force is seeking public comment on its draft recommendations for improving health equity across the state.
