Annual MMA Leadership Election, and Bylaws Notice and Comment Period Opens August 1
July 31, 2025
MMA members are encouraged to cast their vote for MMA’s future leaders as part of the annual MMA leadership election taking place August 1-31.
New Website Provides Useful Info on Cannabis Use
July 31, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has launched a new webpage that includes educational resources on cannabis.
September 10 Forum to Discuss Access to Meds for Opioid Use Disorder in Jails
July 31, 2025
The next MMA Physician Forum will be held on Wednesday, September 10, from noon to 1 pm on “Increasing Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Jails.”
Certain Lots of Syphilis Medication Recalled
July 31, 2025
Physicians who see patients with syphilis should note that there is a voluntary recall of specific lots of Bicillin® L-A (Penicillin G Benzathine Injectable Suspension) by King Pharmaceuticals LLC., a subsidiary of Pfizer.
Join a New Statewide Community of Practice to Advance Clinician Well-being
July 31, 2025
The MMA is launching a new Community of Practice for physicians passionate about advancing clinician well-being. The first meeting will take place via Zoom on September 2 from noon to 1 p.m.
CMS Releases Proposed Rule for 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
July 24, 2025
On July 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
Legislature Faces Further Disruption with Death, Pending Resignation
July 24, 2025
Turmoil continues to reign at the State Capitol. On July 21, Sen. Bruce Anderson (R- Buffalo) died unexpectedly and Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) announced that she will resign in August following her burglary and felony possession of burglary tools conviction.
Physician Announces Second Gubernatorial Bid
July 24, 2025
On July 17, former state senator and Watertown physician Scott Jensen, MD, announced his intention to run for governor in 2026.
Registration Open for July 30 Virtual Forum on Health Disparities
July 24, 2025
The Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) will host a virtual conversation about health disparities in Minnesota on July 30, from noon to 1 pm.
MMA Opposes CMS Proposed Rule that Restricts Medicaid Provider Taxes
July 16, 2025
On July 8, the MMA submitted a formal comment in opposition to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule that would dramatically restrict states’ ability to impose Medicaid provider taxes on insurance companies.
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