April 13 Forum to Discuss How Uncertainty Affects How You Practice
April 7, 2022
“Uncertainty in Medicine – Emerging Ideas and Understanding” will be the focus of the MMA’s next noon-time forum on Wednesday, April 13 from noon to 1 p.m.
Legislators Vote to Extend State Reinsurance Program
March 31, 2022
Plans to extend Minnesota’s reinsurance program, designed to reduce volatility in the individual health insurance market, appeared to be on track following a legislative compromise reached on March 31.
Quality Measures Declined Statewide in 2020, According to Report
March 31, 2022
Not surprisingly, given the pandemic, statewide performance on several healthcare measures declined in 2020, according to a new report from MN Community Measurement (MNCM).
MDH Releases E-Learning Module on the Collaborative Care Model
March 31, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a free, 20-minute e-learning module on the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), which “integrates behavioral health into the primary care setting.”
License Changes Designed to Streamline Approval
March 31, 2022
With the intention of addressing healthcare worker shortages, the Legislature is moving two bills to streamline the licensing process for physicians, physician assistants, and respiratory therapists. Each is licensed by the Board of Medical Practice (BMP).
Senator Battling ALS Leads Research Funding Legislation into Law
March 31, 2022
A bill allocating $25 million for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and to provide caregiver support to those suffering from ALS has been signed into law. The bill passed both chambers unanimously in a rare display of bipartisan and bicameral collaboration, before being signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz on March 30.
Minnesota Senate Introduces Potential Spending Initiatives
March 31, 2022
On March 28, the Minnesota Senate announced a $1.32 billion budget priority aimed at improving care facilities in Minnesota.
Legislators Move Fast to Pass Opioid Legislation
March 31, 2022
Following a $26 billion national legal settlement last year, Minnesota lawmakers are reshaping previously passed legislation to help ensure Minnesotans receive maximum support for persons struggling with opioid addiction.
Revised MDH Supplemental Budget Bill Adds Focus on Workforce
March 31, 2022
After two days in committee, Gov. Tim Walz’s supplemental budget proposal for the Minnesota Department of Health has a revised focus on the state’s healthcare workforce.
Act that Addresses Healthcare Worker Burnout Signed into Law
March 24, 2022
On March 18, President Biden signed into law the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, which seeks to address burnout among healthcare workers.
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