New Health Commissioner to Kick Off Empowering Physicians Conference
September 7, 2023
Since beginning her role as Minnesota’s health commissioner in January 2023, Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, has created strong ties with the MMA.
Verghese to Discuss Humanism, Artificial Intelligence at September 21 Conference
August 31, 2023
Bestselling author Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP, will discuss “Humanism, Meaning, and Medicine in the Era of AI and COVID” during his keynote speech at the Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21 at the Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
Webinar Scheduled to Provide Background on CMS’ Making Care Primary Model
August 31, 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the request for applications for its new Making Care Primary Model, which is set to start operating July 2024 in Minnesota and seven other states.
MMA Supports Ordinance on Banning Smoking Tobacco, Cannabis in Public Parks and Certain Other Public Spaces
August 31, 2023
On August 30, the MMA sent a letter to the City of St. Paul voicing its support of a proposed ordinance banning smoking and vaping in public parks and certain other public spaces, regardless of whether the source is nicotine or cannabis.
State Expands its Newborn Screening Program
August 31, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is adding three new conditions to its Newborn Screening Program, including guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT) deficiency, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (MPS II) and Krabbe disease.
Report: Healthcare Quality Improving, but Not at Pre-Pandemic Levels
August 31, 2023
Healthcare quality is improving in Minnesota, but not at the levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released August 31 by MN Community Measurement (MNCM).
MMA Looking for Physicians to Serve on Opioid Prescribing Improvement Program Sunset Panel
August 31, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Opioid Prescribing Improvement Program (OPIP) has asked the MMA to join its scheduled conversations with provider and patient communities regarding the sunset of the Opioid Prescribing Improvement Program (OPIP), as directed by the 2023 Human Services bill.
State Considering 3 New Hospital Licenses
August 24, 2023
Three healthcare entities have queried the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Health Economics Program (HEP) about obtaining new hospital licenses in Minnesota. The state is currently gathering public comment on the proposals.
Physicians Sought for State’s Equitable Health Care Task Force
August 24, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently accepting applications for those interested in serving on a new, legislatively mandated Equitable Health Care Task Force.
Applications Open for MEDPAC Board of Trustees
August 17, 2023
The MMA’s political action committee (MEDPAC) is looking for physicians interested in advocacy and political engagement to serve on its Board of Trustees, with new terms beginning in September.
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