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.

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