Top Stories | May 15, 2008

Governor shoots down health reform

Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed a health care reform bill Tuesday that was supported by the MMA and was the product of many months of debate and compromise.

MMA urged Governor to sign reform bill

The MMA urged the governor to sign the health care reform bill approved by both the House and Senate.

MMA says No to sick tax in the constitution

The MMA is not supporting a bill calling for a constitutional amendment to dedicate the proceeds of the provider tax to the MinnesotaCare program.

Newborn screening bill sent back

A bill to protect a newborn screening program for infants was sent back to a conference committee this week and amended to require providers to note in the medical record that the parents were told they could opt out of the program and were given a chance to ask questions.

Physician-leaders needed

Every spring the MMA invites members to serve on standing committees for three-year terms beginning the following January.

Take part in choosing our candidates

The MMA Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is beginning the process of providing a slate of candidates to the 2008 House of Delegates.

How did your first year go?

Minnesota Medicine invites young physicians to a round-table discussion about the first year of practice.

MMA achievement awards

Nominations are being accepted for the 2008 MMA Outstanding Achievement Awards.

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