MMA Comments on Proposed Changes to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Rule

September 22, 2022

On September 20, the MMA submitted comments in support of proposed changes to Chapter 6 of the administrative rule, which clarifies the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).

MMA Hands Out Annual Awards for Going Above and Beyond

September 22, 2022

In concert with the 2022 Annual Conference, the MMA is honoring four physicians, three physicians-in-training, a reproductive health researcher and a pediatric advocacy organization. Each year, the MMA honors those in medicine for going above and beyond with these MMA Awards.

Burnout Rate for Physicians Spikes, Study Shows

September 22, 2022

Researchers found that 2020 marked the end of a six-year period of decline in the overall rate of work-induced burnout among physicians. By the end of 2021, 21 months after the COVID-19 pandemic, the physician burnout rate spiked to a new height that was greater than previously monitored by researchers.

MEDPAC Endorses Walz for Governor

September 15, 2022

MEDPAC, the political action committee of the MMA, has announced its support of Gov. Tim Walz for re-election this coming November.

MDH Says Mental Health Hospital Should Move Forward

September 15, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has found that moving forward with a new, free-standing mental health hospital in Saint Paul is in the public interest due to a lack of inpatient mental health beds. Despite this conclusion, MDH acknowledged significant concerns about the new facility as proposed.

New AMA Report Paints Tragic Picture of Nation’s Overdose Epidemic

September 15, 2022

On September 8, the AMA released a new report detailing the toll of the nation’s overdose and death epidemic.

MMA-Endorsed Prior Authorization Bill Passes U.S. House, Heads to U.S. Senate

September 15, 2022

On September 14, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the “Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act” (H.R. 3173), a bill which reduces prior authorization (PA) burdens for physicians providing care to patients under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

Take Action to Tell Congress They Must Stop the Medicare Payment Cuts

September 15, 2022

Now is the time to contact your members of Congress and tell them to act before the end of the year to reform the Medicare payment system and stop the cycle of constant physician payment cuts.  

MMA Pivots to Switch Annual Conference to a Virtual Event

September 15, 2022

Due to several factors, the MMA is switching its annual conference to a virtual event via Zoom. The conference will still take place from 12:45 to 4:30 pm on Friday, September 23.

Panel of Healthcare Leaders to Discuss Lessons Learned from Pandemic

September 1, 2022

The MMA’s 2022 Annual Conference, Friday, September 23, at St. Paul’s Union Depot, will close with a panel discussion on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that will include leaders from health systems and clinics from across Minnesota.

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