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.

International Expert to Discuss Human Systems Dynamics in the Context of COVID-19 at Annual Conference

August 18, 2022

A lead thinker in the world of complexity science, and founder of the field of human systems dynamics, Glenda Eoyang, PhD, HSDP, will close out this year’s Annual Conference with her session on “Healing Healthcare: Adaptive Capacity for Doctors and Leaders.”

MMA Urges Congress to Act to Stop Systemic Medicare Payment Cuts

August 11, 2022

The MMA is once again urging Congress to take action before the end of the year to reform the Medicare payment system and stop the cycle of constant physician payment cuts.

Noontime Forum to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Surveillance System

August 11, 2022

The MMA will host a physician forum at noon on Wednesday, August 17, that will discuss the clinician's role in the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Surveillance System. This forum will be held in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

MMA Receives National Awards for Health Equity Initiatives

August 11, 2022

The MMA recently received two 2022 Profiles of Excellence Awards from the American Association of Medical Society Executives (AAMSE) for its work on health equity.

Annual Conference to Examine COVID-19 Pandemic, Both Past and Future

August 4, 2022

This year’s MMA Annual Conference, which will take place September 23 from 1 to 6 pm at the Union Depot in downtown St. Paul, will focus on: “The COVID-19 Pandemic: Learning from the past and looking to the future.”

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