March 7, 2024
The MMA Nominating & Leadership Development Committee is seeking potential candidates to serve as the medical student trustee on the MMA Board of Trustees, effective October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2026.
March 7, 2024
While having open conversations about mental health struggles can be difficult, they are a crucial step in preventing an emergency. If you’re concerned that someone close to you is exhibiting signs of emotional distress or suicide risk, we urge you to use the Open Your Heart Conversation Starter as a helpful guide for a meaningful conversation.
February 29, 2024
Sen. Alice Mann, MD, (DFL-Edina), has introduced SF 3611/ HF 3811 to provide a path to licensure for the hundreds of international medical graduates (IMGs) who have been unable to obtain a Minnesota medical license.
February 29, 2024
Nearly 200 physicians, residents and medical students flooded the hallways and legislative offices at the Capitol complex on February 28, as part of Physician’s Day at the Capitol.
February 29, 2024
HF 3578 (Bahner, DFL – Maple Grove) went through its second House committee when it was heard in the House Commerce Committee on February 28. Because the bill was heard on Physicians’ Day at the Capitol, the hearing was attended by many physicians and physicians-in-training wearing their white coats.
February 29, 2024
A pair of bills aimed at reducing firearm-related death and injury, were heard on February 29 in a joint House hearing of the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee, and the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee.
February 29, 2024
A bill to allow the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and increase access to opioid antagonists in sober homes, received its first hearing this week in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Supporting harm reduction legislation designed to reduce substance use disorder morbidity and mortality is one of the MMA’s five legislative priorities for 2024.
February 29, 2024
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is among the 32 U.S. senators who have signed on to a letter “calling on Congress to scrap the 3.37 percent Medicare payment cut” that took effect on January 1.
February 29, 2024
Minnesota’s Newborn Screening Program began universal screening for Krabbe disease on February 26. The MMA has been a long-time supporter of the state’s newborn screening program.
February 22, 2024
This week, the MMA shared concerns with a pair of bills heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee that would alter the scope of practice for optometrists and pharmacists.
