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- Legislative Leaders Agree to Budget Framework; Conference Committee Working On Details, May 19, 2022
- HHS Committee Faces Difficult Task of Finding Compromise Between Senate, House Bills, May 12, 2022
- HHS Omnibus Bill Passes House Floor, Goes to Conference Committee, May 5, 2022
- Leaders Find Compromise on Frontline Worker Pay, Unemployment Insurance, April 28, 2022
- Report: Third of MN Hospitals, Systems Report Financial Losses in 2020, April 21, 2022
- New Report Raises Alarms on State’s Healthcare Workforce, April 14, 2022
- House Releases Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, April 7, 2022
- Legislators Move Fast to Pass Opioid Legislation, March 31, 2022
- Legislation Preserving Access to Needed Prescription Drugs Heard in House Committee, March 24, 2022
- POLST Bill to Get Hearing in House on March 18, March 17, 2022
- MMA Supports Bill Prohibiting Race, Ethnicity in Organ Transplant Decisions, March 10, 2022
- Lawmakers Begin Deliberating Over State's $9.25 Billion Surplus, March 3, 2022
- Speaker Announced for Next Week's Day at the Capitol, Feb. 24, 2022
- MMA Priority Bill Introduced in St. Paul, Feb. 17, 2022
- Multiple Bills Introduced that Interfere with Vaccine Access, Feb. 10, 2022
- Walz Outlines New Health Initiatives in Supplemental Budget, Feb. 3, 2022
- Legislature Starts Monday with Plenty That's New, Jan. 27, 2022
- Ehressmann Announces Plans to Leave Role as MDH Infectious Disease Director, Jan. 20, 2022
- MMA Supports Mpls, St. Paul Proof-of-Vaccination Measures, Jan. 13, 2022
- MMA Supports Re-Instituted Mask Mandates in Mpls., St. Paul, Jan. 6, 2022
- Surprise Billing Resources Available for Minnesota Physicians and Healthcare Facilities, Dec. 22, 2021
- MN Docs Implore Minnesotans to Get Vaccinated at Press Conference, Dec. 16, 2021
- $7.7 Billion Surplus Changes Nature of 2022 Legislative Session, Dec. 9, 2021
- MN Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Medical Malpractice Case, Dec. 2, 2021
- MMA Once Again Urges Minnesotans to Get Vaccinated, Take Precautions, Nov. 18, 2021
- Prior Auth Remains Top Issues as MMA, Specialties Gather to Discuss Upcoming Session, Nov. 11, 2021
- State Provides Guidance on Vaccine for 5- to 11-Year-Old Children, Nov. 4, 2021
- Physicians Urged to Prepare Families for COVID Vaccines for Children, Oct. 28, 2021
- Minnesota House Announces Virtual Session for 2022, Oct. 21, 2021
- State Seeks Input on Dried Raw Medical Cannabis, Oct. 14, 2021
- New Monoclonal Antibody Clinic Opens in Metro, Oct. 7, 2021
- Practicing Medicine in Uncivil Times, Sept. 30, 2021
- MMA Offers Resource to Battle COVID-19 Vaccine Disinformation, Sept. 23, 2021
- BMP Unanimously Approves Committee's Recommended Licensure Language, Sept. 16, 2021
- Physicians Urged to Support Recommended Changes to Licensure Application Question, Sept. 10, 2021
- Annual Conference Sessions to Address Policing, Microaggressions and Mental Health, Sept. 2, 2021
- Osterholm to Discuss Latest on COVID at Next Month's Annual Conference, Aug. 26, 2021
- MMA Members Urge School Districts to Pass Mask Mandates, Aug. 19, 2021
- Report Confirms Chronic Disease Management, Preventive Care Decline During 2020, Aug. 12, 2021
- Physicians Urged to Support Universal Mask Use With Local School Leaders, Aug. 5, 2021
- Push for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for Healthcare Workers Increase, July 29, 2021
- MN, Other States Reach $26 Billion Agreement with Opioid Manufacturer, Distributors, July 22, 2021
- Registration Now Open for 2021 MMA Virtual Annual Conference, July 15, 2021
- Legislature Passes Budget Bills, Avoids State Shutdown, July 1, 2021
- HHS Agreement Reached, Full Details Yet to Be Released, June 24, 2021
- MMA Applaus U.S. Supreme Court's Dismissal of ACA Challenge, June 17, 2021
- MMA Welcomes UnitedHealtcare's Pull-Back on Controversial Plan for Emergency Care, June 10, 2021
- Budget Discussions Continue Behind Closed Doors, June 3, 2021
- MMA to Submit Amicus Brief on Eviction Case, May 27, 2021
- Budget Deal Close But Not Finalized, Special Session Needed, May 20, 2021
- As Session Adjournment Approaches, Budget Agreement Appears Distant, May 13, 2021
- HHS Conference Committee Begins Work to Reconcile Budget Differences, May 6, 2021
- FDA Moving to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and All Flavored Cigars, April 29, 2021
- Physician Volunteers Needed to Staff COVID-19 Vaccine Buses Across the State, April 22, 2021
- Physicians Gather Online to Discuss How to Increase Number of Black Men in White Coats, April 15, 2021
- House, Senate Offer Up Contrasting Health and Human Services Budgets, April 8, 2021
- Association Report Shows Declining Operating Margins in Minnesota Hospitals, April 1, 2021
- Bill to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine MA Payments to Medicare Levels Sent to Walz, March 25, 2021
- State Wins $81 Million in Big Tobacco Settlement, March 18, 2021
- House Takes Action to Raise Tobacco Taxes and Fund Prevention Programs, March 11, 2021
- MMA Teams Up with UCare on Health and Racial Equity Initiative, March 4, 2021
- Telehealth Coverage Bill Passes First Senate Committee, Feb. 25, 2021
- Telehealth Coverage Bill Introduced in Senate, Feb. 18, 2021
- Allina Health Clinic Shooting Renews Calls for Gun Legislation, Feb. 11, 2021
- Advocacy Week at the Capitol Begins on Monday, Feb. 4, 2021
- Increased Vaccine Doses & Changes to Vaccine Distribution Process Announced, Jan. 28, 2021
- MMA Welcomes Vaccine Distribution Expansion Goal, High-Risk Groups Still a Priority, Jan. 21, 2021
- State Continues to Refine COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Amid Changing Rules, Jan. 14, 2021
- MMA Seeks Further Clarity from State on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plans, Jan. 7, 2021
- Special Session Legislation Extends Telehealth Flexibility, Dec. 17, 2020
- State Leaders Plan to "Immunize for Impact"as First Batches of Vaccines Roll Out, Dec. 10, 2020
- MMA Takes Stand on Contested Flavored Tobacco Ordinance, Dec. 3, 2020
- MMA Meets with Gov. Walz to Urge Further Restrictions to Slow the Spread, Nov. 19, 2020
- MMA Supports Gov. Walz's Order to Tighten Restrictions on Pandemic, Nov. 12, 2020
- Split Government Remains Unchanged Following Election, Nov. 5, 2020
- Medical Practices May Be Eligible for COVID-19 Losses and Expenses, Oct. 29, 2020
- Day at the Capitol Goes Virtual, Expands in 2021, Oct. 22, 2020
- MDH to Begin Posting COVID-19 Cases Detected by New, Quicker Antigen Testing Equipment, Oct. 15, 2020
- MDH Warns Physicians of Patients Seeking to Avoid Negative Close Contact Determinations, Oct. 8, 2020
- Federal Government Ends Role in Distribution and Allocation of Remdesivir Today, Oct. 1, 2020
- Virtual Annual Conference Will Tackle Pandemic, Equity in Health Care Starting Tomorrow, Sept. 24, 2020
- MMA Awards, Presidential Inauguration and Buisness Meeting Video Premiere Next Week, Sept. 17, 2020
- Local and National Experts to Lead Sessions at Virtual Annual Conference, Sept. 10, 2020
- Major Changes Made to 2021 CPT Codes for E/M Office Visits and More, Sept. 3, 2020
- MMA Study Finds Broad Health, Care Delivery, and Economic Impacts of COVID-19, Aug. 27, 2020
- National Experts to Address Equity in Healthcare at Annual Conference, Aug. 20, 2020
- Osterholm, Malcolm and Cole Latest on COVID-19 at Annual Conference, Aug. 13, 2020
- MN Supreme Court Increases Liability Exposure for Minnesota Hospitals, Aug. 6, 2020
- Osterholm, Malcolm, Blackstock, Choo and Van dis to Headline MMA's Annual Conference, July 30, 2020
- MMA Applauds Gov's Mask Mandate, July 23, 2020
- Blue Ribbon Commission Report Offers Cost-Cutting Strategies for Health Care Delivery, July 16, 2020
- Round 2: Legislator Likely to Return for Additional Special Session on July 13, July 9, 2020
- MMA Sends Letters to Congressional Delegation Urging Support of IMGs to Help in Pandemic, June 25, 2020
- Special Session Focusing on Policing and Criminal Justice Reform, June 18, 2020
- Agenda for Tomorrow's Special Session Not Clear; MMA Asks for Liability Protections Again, June 11, 2020
- MDH Recommends COVID-19 Testing for All Involved in Recent Protests and Other Community Activities, June 4, 2020
- MMA Launches Practice Good Health Campaign, May 28, 2020
- Liability Protection Fails to Advance, Still Opportunity During Special Session, May 21, 2020
- Liability Protection Bill Proceeds Through Senate, May 14, 2020
- With MMA Support, Walz Eases Restrictions on Elective Surgeries, Procedures, May 7, 2020
- May 6 Forum: Emergency Preparedness During COVID-19, April 30, 2020
- MMA, Health Care Orgs Ask Walz for Liability Protection, April 23, 2020
- MMA Kicks Off COVID-19 Virtual Series With Telehealth Forum, April 16, 2020
- MDH Awards $50 Million in COVID-19 Emergency Health Care Grants, April 9, 2020
- Live Online Forum April 7: Expert Guidance on Practice Employment & Financial Assistance During COVID-19, April 2, 2020
- $2 Trillion Federal COVID-19 Package Includes Help for Physicians, March 27, 2020
- MMA Requests Executive Orders: Stay at Home, Opioid Medication Access, Provider Tax Filing Extension, March 26, 2020
- Executive Order: Report PPE Inventory by March 25, March 23, 2020
- ATTENTION: COVID-19 Short-Term State Emergency Funding Grant Proposals Due Midnight on March 25, March 22, 2020
- Gov. Issues Temporary Ban on Elective Surgeries and Procedures, March 19, 2020
- Session Update: COVID-19, Prior Authorization, Scope of Practice, Insulin and Tobacco, March 12, 2020
- Throngs of White Coats Take Over the Capitol, March 5, 2020
- COVID-19: Resources for Minnesota Physicians and Health Care Workers, Feb. 27, 2020
- Prior Authorization Bill Introduced in House and Senate, Feb. 20, 2020
- Insulin Debate Leads to Contentious Start to Session, Feb. 13, 2020
- Legislative Session Starts Next Week, Feb.6, 2020
- Register Now for Forum on the Health Insurance Option, Jan 30, 2020
- CME Mandate on Opioid Prescribing Now in Effect; MMA Course is Live, Jan. 23, 2020
- Session Weeks Away, but Work has Begun, Jan. 16, 2020
- Happy New Year from the MMA!, Jan. 9, 2020
- CME Mandate on Opioid Prescribing Begins Jan. 1; MMA Offering Course, Dec. 19, 2019
- Surprise Billing Debate Continues in D.C.; Outcome Unclear for 2019, Dec. 12, 2019
- Chronic Pain, Macular Degeneration Added to MN Medical Cannabis Program, Dec. 5, 2019
- Alert: Scam Artists Impersonating BMP and DEA Representatives, Nov. 21, 2019
- MMA Sets Its Legislative Priorities for 2020 Session, Nov. 14, 2019
- More than 30 Percent of Insured Minnesotans Diagnosed with Hypertension, Nov. 7, 2019
- Bipartisan Efforts to Curb Youth Tobacco, Vaping Use Promoted at Capitol, Oct. 31, 2019
- Insulin Access Continues to Garner Legislators’ Attention, Oct. 24, 2019
- MMA, AMA Share Concerns on Medicare Billing Privileges with CMS, Oct. 17, 2019
- Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Medicare, Oct. 10, 2019
- Survey Finds Rapid Increase in Teen Vaping Use, Oct. 3, 2019
- Governor Vows to “Lean In” on Vaccinations, Sept. 26, 2019
- MMA Appointee Joins Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council, Sept. 19, 2019
- Gov. Walz to Address Access to Care at Annual Conference, Sept. 12, 2019
- MMA Leadership Election Results Announced, Sept. 5, 2019
- MDH Seeks Input on Two Possible Additions to State Medical Cannabis Program, Aug. 29, 2019
- MMA Partners with Bounce Back Project to Host Wellbeing Conference, Aug. 22, 2019
- MDH Warns of Severe Lung Disease’s Possible Link to Vaping, Aug. 15, 2019
- MMA Meets with Congressmember on Surprise Billing Legislation, Aug. 8, 2019
- MMA Asks Governor, Lt. Governor to Include Physician in DHS Leadership, Aug. 1, 2019
- New Opioids, Hands-Free and Facility Fees Laws Take Effect Aug. 1, July 25, 2019
- PTSD Sufferers Report Medical Cannabis Helps, Survey Says, July 18, 2019
- MMA Advocates for More Physician-Friendly Approach to Surprise Billing Legislation, July 11, 2019
- MMA Seeks Physician for Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council, June 27, 2019
- New Disclosure Law Goes Into Effect Aug. 1, June 20, 2019
- MMA Members Discuss Recreational Marijuana at St. Paul Forum, June 13, 2019
- Respondents Split on Possible Recreational Marijuana Legalization, June 6, 2019
- Legislature, Governor Approve HHS Bill in Special Session, May 30, 2019
- Provider Tax Reduced but Sunset is Gone, May 23, 2019
- MMA-supported PBM Bill Sent to Governor’s Desk, May 16, 2019
- MMA Provides Guidance on Medical Malpractice Supreme Court Case, May 9, 2019
- Heat Gets Turned Up on Provider Tax's Future, May 2, 2019
- HHS and CMS Introduce New Alternative Payment Models for Medicare, April 25, 2019
- MN Supreme Court Rules Physician-Patient Relationship is Not Necessary to Sue Docs for Malpractice, April 18, 2019
- MMA Weighs in on Senate HHS Budget Bill, April 11, 2019
- PBM Licensure Bill Passes Unanimously on Senate Floor, April 4, 2019
- House Authors Ready to Introduce Provider Tax Replacement Bill, March 28, 2019
- Provider Tax Replacement Bill Introduced in Senate, March 21, 2019
- House Votes to Add E-cigs to Clean Indoor Air Act, March 14, 2019
- MMA-Backed Bills Continue to Progress at Capitol, March 7, 2019
- Gun Bills Receive Scrutiny in Packed House Hearing, Feb. 28, 2019
- Walz Budget Calls for Repeal of Provider Tax Sunset, Feb. 21, 2019
- More Than 160 Advocate for Medicine at Day at the Capitol, Feb. 14, 2019
- Statewide T-21 Bill to Be Heard in House Committee Feb. 12, Feb. 7, 2019
- Senate Considers MMA-Supported PBM Licensure and Transparency Bill, Jan. 31, 2019
- New Tobacco Legislation Introduced at Capitol, Jan. 24, 2019
- Provider Tax and How to Pay for Public Programs Gains Attention at Capitol, Jan. 17, 2019
- DFL Prioritizes MinnesotaCare Buy-In Proposal, Jan. 10, 2019
- Happy Holidays from the MMA!, Jan. 3, 2019