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.
Two More Minnesota Cities Institute Mask Mandates
January 20, 2022
Minnesota cities continue to debate instituting mask mandates to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant. Recently, the cities of Minnetonka and Rochester joined Duluth, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minneapolis and St. Paul with temporary mandates.