November 5, 2026
Minnesota Democrats had a strong showing on Election Day, November 3, expanding their majority in the Senate, and breaking the two-year tie in the House to regain control of both chambers.
November 5, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported on October 29 that the number of measles cases in Minnesota for 2026 has reached a total of 80 cases — the most the state has seen in a single year since 1990.
November 5, 2026
On October 29, a federal judge ruled that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) exceeded its authority when it restricted the definition of medical frailty – for the purpose of Medicaid work requirement exemptions– beyond the language in statute H.R. 1 (i.e., the One Big Beautiful Bill Act).
November 5, 2026
A new data report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shows that Minnesota saw another small decrease in opioid-involved deaths in 2025, which is the third year with a decrease.
November 5, 2026
The MMA and the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have partnered to create the MMA/UMN Medical Careers Program, which is a continuation of the MMA and the University of Minnesota Medical School’s commitment to diversifying Minnesota’s physician workforce.
October 29, 2026
On October 28, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a new project called “Strengthening Rural Maternal Healthcare in Minnesota,” which is designed to propose solutions to the increasing problem of lack of nearby access to maternal healthcare, especially labor and delivery services for people in Greater Minnesota.
October 29, 2026
MN Community Measurement (MNCM) has announced plans to expand the scope of its work from quality measurement and reporting to broader health information exchange (HIE) services.
October 29, 2026
Next Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day. Make sure you have a plan to vote, if you haven’t already.
October 29, 2026
The Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) will host a virtual presentation on healthcare discrimination in Minnesota on December 8, from noon to 1 pm.
October 29, 2026
On October 21, CentraCare announced plans to acquire Stellis Health, yet another merger of healthcare entities in Minnesota.
