Virtual Series to Address Improving Patient Safety

September 1, 2022

Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm is among a dozen speakers who will present as part of a live webinar series hosted by the Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety.

Office of Medical Cannabis Seeks Comment on Proposed New Qualifying Conditions

September 1, 2022

The Office of Medical Cannabis is accepting public written comment on petitions to add qualifying medical conditions for Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program. The deadline is the end of business on October 5.

MMA Launching New Physician Leadership Institute This Fall

September 1, 2022

This fall, the MMA is launching its new Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MPLI), which will offer innovative, best-in-class, leadership training to provide Minnesota physicians with the skills, insights, and competencies required to build leadership acumen.

September 14 Forum to Examine Maternal Mortality Through a Health Equity Lens

September 1, 2022

The MMA will host a physician forum at noon on Wednesday, September 14, that will examine maternal mortality through a health equity lens. This forum will be held in partnership with the Minnesota Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG-MN).

Annual Conference to Kick-Off With an Examination of COVID-19

August 29, 2022

Minnesota’s health commissioner and a CDC representative will kick off this year’s Annual Conference with their perspectives on the current state of the pandemic, lessons learned, and where we go next as a state, nation, and world.

Physicians Sought for Medicaid Services Advisory Committee

August 25, 2022

The Medicaid Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) is currently looking for applicants to fill six vacancies.

CMS Releases FAQs on No Surprises Act

August 25, 2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released new FAQs providing guidance on the No Surprises Act, including requirements related to disclosures and the qualified payment amount.

Beware: Scammers are Posing as Board of Medical Practice Reps

August 25, 2022

Scammers continue to harass Minnesota physicians by making phone calls that appear to be coming from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BMP).

Minnesota’s Delegation on Recess; Now is a Great Time to Connect

August 25, 2022

The halls of Congress have emptied as the August recess is in full swing in the nation's Capital. As members head home, now is the perfect time to engage with Minnesota’s congressional delegation about upcoming issues, such as looming cuts to physician Medicare payments and working to fix the cumbersome prior authorization (PA) process.

New Inflation Reduction Act Includes Several Healthcare Issues

August 18, 2022

A new law signed by President Biden earlier this week will profoundly affect how medicine is practiced in the U.S.

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