MEDPAC Endorses 11 Candidates for State Offices
July 21, 2022
The Board of Directors for MEDPAC, the political arm of the MMA, voted to endorse 11 candidates for the upcoming November election.
Expect to See the 2022 MMA Leadership Ballot via Email in August
July 21, 2022
MMA members are invited to vote for 2022 MMA leadership during the month of August. Members will receive a ballot via email to vote on the slate of leadership candidates. The ballot will include background information on the candidates and their statements of interest.
Gummies and Chews Added to State’s Medical Cannabis Program
July 21, 2022
Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program will add gummies and chews to its list of delivery methods, beginning August 1.
New Mental Health Crisis Lifeline Launches July 16
July 14, 2022
Starting July 16, people facing a mental health crisis can dial 988 to connect to support. The change is part of a nationwide effort to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a phone number people can more easily remember and access in times of crisis. The shift also includes an online chat feature and new texting option.
CMS Releases Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2023
July 14, 2022
On July 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule for the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). The MPFS sets physician reimbursement under Medicare and serves as the basis of payment schedules used by most public and private payers.
Abortion Restrictions Struck Down by Minnesota District Court
July 14, 2022
On July 11, a Ramsey County District judge ruled that several Minnesota laws restricting abortion access violate the state Constitution. The ruling was effective immediately.
July 20 Forum to Focus on Advances in Colorectal and Prostate Cancer Screening
July 14, 2022
The MMA will host a physician forum on Wednesday, July 20, at noon on the advances in colorectal and prostate cancer screening. It is being held in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School.
MMA Thanks Klobuchar, Smith for Their Support of Healthcare Subsidies
July 14, 2022
The MMA recently reached out to the U.S. senators from Minnesota, thanking them for their work on further advocating for expanded healthcare subsidies that are slated to expire at the end of the year.
MMA Partners on Webinar to Address Opioid Crisis
June 30, 2022
The MMA, in partnership with the AMA and Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS), are hosting a webinar on Tuesday, July 12 from noon to 1 pm that will provide an overview of a physician toolkit designed to reverse the overdose epidemic.
Free Implicit Bias Training Now Available from MMA
June 30, 2022
The MMA is now offering private workshops for healthcare organizations to make implicit bias training available to their physicians and healthcare providers. This work is part of the MMA’s initiative to advance health equity and address the health disparities that persist throughout the state.
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