Lawmakers Pass Bill Regulating Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions
May 25, 2023
On May 21, the Legislature passed new authority for the Minnesota Attorney General (AG) to address concerns with over-consolidation in healthcare.
HHS Bill Crosses Finish Line on Legislature’s Last Day
May 25, 2023
After lengthy debate, the House and Senate finally approved the comprehensive Health and Human Services (HHS) conference committee bill on the final day of the session.
Legislature Adjourns on May 22, Historic Session for MMA
May 25, 2023
The Minnesota Legislature wrapped up its business on May 22, closing out a very successful session for the MMA. Lawmakers passed four out of five MMA priorities, as well as comprehensive firearm safety measures, reproductive healthcare measures, and more.
MMA Priority Legislation on CANDOR Now Waiting for Governor’s Signature
May 18, 2023
One of the MMA’s top legislative priorities – legislation regarding CANDOR, or Communication and Optimal Resolution – is now waiting for Gov. Tim Walz’s signature.
Minnesota Legislature Set to Ban Non-compete Clauses
May 18, 2023
Non-compete clauses are one step closer to being abolished in Minnesota thanks to action taken on May 16.
Nominate A Physician for the $10,000 COPIC/MMA Foundation Humanitarian Award
May 18, 2023
Nominations are being accepted through June 30, for the COPIC/MMA Foundation Humanitarian Award (formerly the MMA Foundation Physician Volunteerism Award).
Registration Now Open for Bestselling Author Dr. Abraham Verghese & Empowering Physicians Conference
May 11, 2023
Registration is now open for bestselling author, champion of the patient-physician relationship, and a prominent voice in medicine, Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP, who is keynoting the MMA’s Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21 at Windows on Minnesota, located at the Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
No-Cost Program Available for Practices Seeking to Improve Cancer Diagnostics Via Telemedicine, AHRQ
May 11, 2023
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Safety Program for Telemedicine is recruiting ambulatory and primary care facilities to participate in its Improving the Diagnostic Process, a free 18-month program that seeks to improve the cancer diagnostic process, specifically to improve diagnostic verification, timeliness, and communication with the patient.
DEA Extends Prescribing Controlled Substances Via Telehealth For 6 Months
May 11, 2023
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is extending the ability for physicians to prescribe controlled substances based on telehealth visits through November 11, 2023. This method had been set to expire when the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended today (May 11).
Firearm Safety Legislation Takes Another Step Towards Passage
May 11, 2023
On May 10, the Judiciary and Public Safety Budget Conference Committee approved a budget agreement that includes two firearm safety policies – universal background checks for firearm exchanges and the authorization of extreme risk protection orders, otherwise known as “red flag” laws.
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