Minnesota Continues to Challenge CMS On Outstanding Federal Medicaid Funds
October 15, 2026
In an October 2 letter to the CMS, temporary Commissioner and State Medicaid Director for Minnesota DHS John Connolly asked for resolution on several outstanding points of disagreement.
MMA to Host 2 Virtual Forums in November: Medical Liability and H.R. 1
October 15, 2026
The MMA will host two virtual forums in November on medical liability trends in Minnesota, and how H.R. 1 is reshaping Minnesota's healthcare landscape.
MMA Foundation Scholarships Support the Next Generation of Physicians
October 15, 2026
Medical students, residents, and fellows are encouraged to apply for MMA Foundation scholarship grants supporting primary care, physician well-being, health equity, and advocacy.
$84 Million Malpractice Verdict Awarded
October 8, 2026
On September 29, a Hennepin County jury issued an $84 million malpractice verdict against Fairview Health Services, in a case involving a patient who died of complications following an exercise-induced heart attack.
St. Cloud Fifth Graders Experience Mini Medical School
October 8, 2026
A group of fifth-grade students from Lincoln Elementary School in St. Cloud got a firsthand look at the world of medicine on October 5, during a special Mini Medical School Day hosted by the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud.
MMA Updates its “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Guide
October 8, 2026
On October 7, the MMA released an updated version of its “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Resource Guide for Physicians.”
HealthPartners and Essentia Health Agree to Merge
October 1, 2026
On September 29, HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced that their boards of directors have approved an affiliation agreement to combine their organizations.
OBBBA Cuts Kick in October 1 for Non-Citizens on Medical Assistance
October 1, 2026
On October 1, two significant provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA, 2025) affecting non-citizen adults on Medical Assistance (MA; Minnesota Medicaid) take effect.
MMA Leadership Recognizes Award Recipients at Empowering Physicians Event
October 1, 2026
Five physicians, two physicians-in-training, a state senator, and two firearm safety advocacy organizations were all honored with MMA awards, as part of the association’s Empowering Physicians Event on September 25.
Empowering Physicians Event Covers How to Dream Big and Succeed
October 1, 2026
This year’s Empowering Physicians event offered a mix of pomp and circumstance, recognition, and an inspiring talk on perseverance and determination.