State Launches Office of American Indian Health
May 30, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) officially launched Minnesota’s statewide Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) at the Capitol on May 29.
MMA Joins in Amicus Challenging Denial of Malpractice Insurance Coverage
May 23, 2024
The MMA, along with the AMA and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), submitted an amicus or “friend of the court” brief this week in a case before the Minnesota Court of Appeals involving the denial of medical malpractice insurance coverage by MMIC filed by Minnesota physician, James A. Hoffman, MD.
MMA Advocacy Efforts During Legislative Session Will Lead to Fewer Administrative Hassles for Minnesota Physicians
May 23, 2024
The MMA guided three of its top priorities across the finish line this legislative session. Bills on prior authorization reform, physician well-being, and addressing addiction through harm reduction, now await Gov. Tim Walz’s signature.
June 13 Forum to Provide Recap of Legislative Session and Its Impact on the Practice of Medicine
May 23, 2024
MMA staff lobbyists will review the recently completed 2024 legislation session and discuss how new legislation will impact physicians and medicine in Minnesota, as part of a virtual physician forum from 6 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 13.
MMA Board of Trustees Approves Physician Well-being Recommendations
May 23, 2024
At its May meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive package of recommendations aimed at accelerating physician well-being in Minnesota.
Prior Authorization Deal Pending as Legislature Enters Its Final Days
May 16, 2024
Only a few more days remain before the Minnesota Legislature adjourns for the year. In an attempt to complete their work by the May 20 deadline, both the House and Senate are finalizing omnibus bills in conference committee and bringing them up for daily floor votes.
Grand Rounds to Explore Advancing Health Equity
May 16, 2024
On May 30 at 3:30 pm, the National Health Equity Grand Rounds will explore the theme of "Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance: A State of the Union on Threats and Opportunities.”
MDH Proposes Updates to Communicable Disease Reporting Rules
May 16, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is proposing updates to the communicable disease reporting rules.
Registration Now Open for Dr. Glaucomflecken and the Empowering Physicians Conference
May 9, 2024
Registration is now open for the September 27 Empowering Physicians Conference, starring social media star Dr. Glaucomflecken (aka William E. Flanary, MD).
Legislation Supporting Hennepin Healthcare Governing Body Heard in St. Paul
May 9, 2024
The House Health Finance and Policy Committee heard legislation that would establish explicit criteria and initiate a formal investigation process prior to dissolution of the Hennepin Healthcare System Board of Directors.
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