March 3, 2022
A bill (SF3472, Sen. Gary Dahms - R, Redwood Falls) that would continue the state’s reinsurance program through the 2023 benefit year was heard this week by the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee.
March 3, 2022
The House Commerce Committee heard HF1936 (Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn – DFL, Eden Prairie) that would only allow health plans from terminating a provider from their network with cause and require health plan companies to establish an appeal process for providers to access if the provider's contract is terminated.
March 3, 2022
Legislation to update the state’s All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) to include data from non-claims-based payments passed the House Health Finance & Policy Committee on March 2.
March 3, 2022
The Preventive Health Policy Division of the House Health Finance and Policy Committee met on March 2 to hear HF2156 (Rep. Athena Hollins-DFL, St. Paul), a bill banning conversion therapy in Minnesota.
February 24, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health’s new online tool that allows Minnesotans to find naloxone more easily has had nearly 5,000 visitors since it quietly launched in December.
February 24, 2022
A new study released by BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota shows that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care claims increased dramatically from 2019 into 2020, with a year-over-year change of more than 3,700 percent.
February 24, 2022
On February 23, a federal judge ruled in favor of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) in striking down portions of the regulations that implement the Biden administration’s No Surprises Act (NSA). This is a significant victory for physicians and physician groups nationwide who expressed concern over the skewed advantage that the regulations gave to insurers.
February 24, 2022
The Minnesota Association of County Health Plans (MACHP) filed a lawsuit on February 17 against the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for its 2022 Minnesota Health Care Program Procurement plan.
February 24, 2022
The House Health Finance & Policy Committee heard several bills recently focused on increasing spending for the state’s loan forgiveness programs for healthcare workers who practice in underserved areas.
February 24, 2022
A bill that addresses tobacco-related health disparities and supports Minnesotans who want to quit tobacco passed out of the House Preventive Health Policy Division on February 23. The MMA has been a long-time advocate for tobacco cessation legislation.
