February 26, 2025
At its February 19 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved proposals that decriminalize homelessness, support insurance coverage for people with undocumented status, and promote coverage of therapeutic shoes and inserts.
February 20, 2025
MMA leaders attended the AMA National Advocacy Conference February 10-12 in Washington, DC, to advocate for action to address Medicare physician payment cuts.
February 20, 2025
A House bill that would remove MinnesotaCare eligibility for Minnesotans with undocumented status was strongly opposed this week by several healthcare groups including the MMA, the Minnesota Hospital Association, the Minnesota Council of Health Plans and the Minnesota Catholic Conference.
February 20, 2025
More than 150 physicians and physicians-in-training from across the state gathered at the Capitol on February 19 to advocate on behalf of medicine as part of Physicians' Day at the Capitol.
February 20, 2025
An MMA-supported bill that would give healthcare providers immunity from criminal liability when providing health treatment and services passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on February 20 after first failing to advance on February 18.
February 13, 2025
A bill that would increase Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare reimbursement rates for outpatient physician services – a top legislative priority for the MMA – was introduced in the Senate on February 13. This bill will raise outpatient payments to at least the Medicare level.
February 13, 2025
On February 12, the MMA re-emphasized its concerns with Minnesota’s new cannabis industry and its potential effects on the health, safety, and welfare of Minnesotans.
February 13, 2025
Following a power-sharing agreement announced last week, Minnesota House members are back to work at the Capitol.
February 13, 2025
The MMA will host a 60-minute webinar on “Best Practices for Communicating about Health Equity” on March 6 at 5 pm.
February 13, 2025
The MMA will host a virtual Physician Forum on “Changing the Culture and Systems of Health Care to Improve Serious Illness Care Planning” on Wednesday, March 19 from noon to 1 pm.
