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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