MMA Speaks Out on Scope of Practice Bills
March 12, 2026
Several scope of practice bills affecting physical therapists and advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) were heard before the Minnesota Legislature on March 11.
April 22 Forum to Examine Dietary Guidelines Discussions with Patients
March 12, 2026
The next MMA virtual physician forum will discuss nutrition with Donald Hensrud, MD, MS, from the Mayo Clinic, at noon on April 22.
Minnesota’s Uninsured Rate Reaches Highest Point Since 2017
March 12, 2026
New data shows that the state's uninsured rate increased from a historic low of 3.8% in 2023 to 5.8% in 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced on March 10.
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Proposal Gets House Committee Hearing
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Minnesota House Health Finance and Policy Committee heard HF 3668 (Bierman, DFL – Apple Valley), a bill that would establish a statewide Office of Gun Violence Prevention to research and reduce gun violence and firearm-related deaths, lead public health awareness campaigns, and serve as a resource for lawmakers.
MMA Opposes Title Change for Physician Assistants
March 5, 2026
The MMA submitted a letter opposing SF 1084 (Kupec, DFL – Moorhead), which would change the statutory title of “physician assistant” to “physician associate.” The bill was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on March 4.
State Sues CMS/HHS for Withholding Medicaid Funding
March 5, 2026
On March 2, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for attempting to withhold $243 million in Medicaid payments from the state of Minnesota.
White Coats Gather at Capitol to Advocate for Medicine in Minnesota
March 5, 2026
More than 180 physicians and physicians-in-training from across the state gathered at the Capitol on March 4 to advocate on behalf of medicine, as part of Physicians' Day at the Capitol.
MMA Leadership Advocates for MN Physicians in Washington, D.C.
March 5, 2026
While attending the AMA National Advocacy Conference February 23-25 in Washington, D.C., MMA leadership met with members of Minnesota’s Congressional delegation and urged their support on key federal legislation.
Federal Government Holds $259M in Medicaid Funding for Minnesota
February 26, 2026
The Trump administration announced on February 25 that it is withholding $259 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, until further investigation of fraud in the state is completed.
Guest Speaker Announced for Physicians’ Day at the Capitol
February 26, 2026
Sen. Matt Klein, MD (DFL – Mendota Heights), will be the keynote speaker at next week’s Physicians’ Day at the Capitol on March 4.
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