Legislative Session Starts; MMA to Focus on 5 Major Issues
February 19, 2026
State lawmakers returned to St. Paul on February 17 for the second half of the 2025-2026 biennium.
MMA Leaders Testify on Medicaid Cuts
February 19, 2026
On the second day of the legislative session, MMA leadership was already advocating for one of its top priorities - minimizing the harm of federal changes to Medical Assistance (MA).
MMA Priority Bill on AI and Prior Auth Already Moving at the Capitol
February 19, 2026
Legislation to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in prior authorization requirements was heard in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee on February 19.
Public Health Funds in Question After CDC Cancels $38M to Minnesota
February 19, 2026
On February 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that it had cancelled about $38 million in public health investments for Minnesota.
MN Physicians Ask Congress to Restrict Federal Agents at Healthcare Facilities
February 12, 2026
On February 5, the MMA, along with several other physician advocacy groups, sent a letter to the Minnesota Congressional Delegation urging Congress to restrict federal agent activities in or near healthcare facilities and other sensitive locations, and to hold DHS accountable for ensuring that detainees are provided with appropriate medical care, food, water, and other basic human needs.
Vaccine Integrity Project, AMA Announce New Vaccine Review Process
February 12, 2026
The Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP), in collaboration with the AMA announced on February 10 the start of a structured, evidence-based review process to assess vaccine safety and effectiveness for the 2026–27 respiratory virus season.
Federal Govt. To Pull Back Public Health Funding from Minnesota, Others
February 12, 2026
On February 9, it was reported that the Trump administration plans to pull back $600 million in public health funding to Minnesota, California, Colorado, and Illinois.
Physician Drops Out of Governor’s Race, Joins State Auditor Race
February 12, 2026
Former state senator and Watertown physician Scott Jensen, MD, announced on February 9 that he was ending his campaign for governor and will instead run for state auditor.
Free Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication
February 12, 2026
The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering physicians a comprehensive training series that will introduce them to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).
Federal Budget Deal Includes Eight Wins for Physicians and Patients
February 5, 2026
On February 3, President Trump signed into law a federal budget deal that includes eight notable wins for physicians.
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