MMA Foundation Awards First MCAT® Fee Relief Grant
January 11, 2024
Kina Msuya, a pre-med student at St. Olaf College, is the MMA Foundation’s (MMAF) first MCAT® Fee Relief grant recipient.
AMA Offers Guidance on Why and How Orgs Must Prioritize Physician Well-being
January 11, 2024
If you are considering strategies to help you thrive at work, the AMA has curated a series of toolkits, videos, podcasts, and ready-to-use tools to help you create positive change in your practice.
State Launches New Recuperative Care Program
January 4, 2024
On January 1, the Minnesota Department of Human Services launched its new Recuperative Care program that covers medical care and support services to Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) members who are experiencing homelessness and are unable to recover from a physical illness, but don't need to be hospitalized.
“Red Flag” Law Now in Effect in Minnesota
January 4, 2024
As of January 1, families and law enforcement in Minnesota can use an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) to temporarily restrict firearm access for those at risk of harming themselves or others.
Physicians Urged to Ask Patients/Families About Recalled Apple Puree Products
January 4, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is urging Minnesota physicians to ask patients and their families about whether they have consumed apple cinnamon puree pouches that were recalled in late October because of high levels of lead in those products. MDH is also asking pregnant patients about whether they have consumed recalled apple cinnamon puree, as adults may also consume these snacks.
Volunteer Openings Available on MMA Policy Committees and the Policy Council
January 4, 2024
Volunteer positions are available on each of the following MMA policy committees of the MMA Board of Trustees: Ethics and Medical-Legal Affairs; Equity in Access & Quality; Finance & Audit; and Public Health.
January 22 Forum to Discuss Gender-Affirming Care
January 4, 2024
The MMA will present a virtual forum on “Gender-Affirming Care in Minnesota” from noon to 1 pm on January 22 as part of the Physician Forums series.
Provider Tax Set to Increase in New Year
December 21, 2023
Beginning January 1, Minnesota physicians will see an increase in their taxes as the MinnesotaCare provider tax increases from 1.6% to 1.8%.
3 MMA Members Named to State’s Equitable Health Care Task Force
December 21, 2023
Three MMA members were appointed to the state’s new Equitable Health Care Task Force on December 19.
U of MN Regents Give Final Approval for New Medical School in St. Cloud
December 21, 2023
On December 7, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents officially approved creating a new medical school campus in St. Cloud.
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