April 28, 2022
More than 75% of physicians are now employed by hospitals, health systems, and other corporate entities, according to a recent report looking at trends in physician employment and acquisitions of medical practices between 2019 and 2021.
April 21, 2022
Nominations are now open for MMA president-elect, trustees, and delegates and alternates to the AMA.
April 21, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released new data on April 21 showing mixed news regarding health insurance coverage in Minnesota during 2021. While actions taken by state officials helped drop the state’s uninsured rate to the lowest level ever measured, racial disparities in coverage worsened.
April 21, 2022
Nominations are now open for MMA president-elect, trustees, and delegates and alternates to the AMA.
April 21, 2022
Members are encouraged to nominate their peers, medical students, residents/fellows, and advocacy champions for one of MMA’s annual awards. Visit the MMA website to make a nomination by June 30.
April 21, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released new data on April 21 showing mixed news regarding health insurance coverage in Minnesota during 2021. While actions taken by state officials helped drop the state’s uninsured rate to the lowest level ever measured, racial disparities in coverage worsened.
April 21, 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the opening of an online portal to be used for the Independent Dispute Resolution Process (IDR) under the No Surprises Act.
April 21, 2022
The MMA will host another noon-time physician forum on April 27 on the topic of “Cultivating Mindfulness and Resilience: Everyday Tips and Approaches.”
April 21, 2022
The Senate Finance Committee passed the Senate version of the omnibus Health and Human Services bill on April 19. The health portion of the omnibus bill, SF 4198, was merged with the human services omnibus bill, SF 4410, and passed to the general orders for a future floor vote.
April 21, 2022
Operating margins for Minnesota hospitals and health systems sharply declined in 2020, with 33 hospitals and health systems reporting financial losses for the year, according to a report released April 19 by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA).
