Dried Cannabis Will Be Available for Patients Starting March 1

February 3, 2022

Patients registered in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program will be eligible to buy smokable dried cannabis from the state’s medical cannabis dispensaries starting March 1.

February 9 Noon-Time Forum to Look at SGLT2 Inhibitors

February 3, 2022

The MMA’s next noon-time forum will examine sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a new 'triple play' for diabetes, cardiovascular and kidney diseases. The forum will take place February 9 from noon to 1 p.m.

Physician Selected to Lead new MDH Health Equity Bureau

February 3, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced February 1 that it is creating a new Health Equity Bureau to be led by a new assistant commissioner, Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, beginning March 2.

Walz Outlines New Health Initiatives in Supplemental Budget

February 3, 2022

Gov. Tim Walz rolled out his supplemental budget priorities last week, earmarking $2.5 billion for health and safety initiatives.

HHS to Disburse $2B In Provider Relief Funds

January 27, 2022

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on January 25 that it will disburse an additional $2 billion in Provider Relief Fund Phase payments this week.

DHS Seeks Docs for Drug Formulary Committee

January 27, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking applications from practicing physicians to serve on the Minnesota Health Care Program’s Drug Formulary Committee (DFC).

Legislature Starts Monday with Plenty That’s New

January 27, 2022

The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes January 31 with several new pieces in place including leadership, money and districting, but no apparent top issue.

Ehresmann Announces Plans to Leave Role as MDH Infectious Disease Director

January 20, 2022

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann announced on January 20 that she plans to retire February 2.

Women in Medicine Event Offers Networking Opportunities

January 20, 2022

To support gender equity in medicine, the MMA will host another “Women in Medicine Convening” from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26.

AMA Leader to Speak at ZVMS Annual Meeting January 25

January 20, 2022

AMA leader Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Zumbro Valley Medical Society’s (ZVMS) 2022 Annual Meeting on January 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom.

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