Drug Utilization Review Board Seeks 2 Physician Members
January 8, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has two open physician seats on its Minnesota Health Care Program’s Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board.
Minnesota To Receive $193 Million for Rural Healthcare
January 8, 2026
On December 30, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that it will be awarded more than $193 million from the federal government for rural healthcare across the state.
Federal Government Moves to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
December 18, 2025
The Trump administration announced several measures on December 18 to ban gender-affirming care for youth.
Walz Signs Two Executive Orders to Address Gun Violence
December 18, 2025
On December 16, Gov. Tim Walz used the power of the pen to accomplish what he was unable to accomplish with a special session this past fall - signing two executive orders to address gun violence.
CDC Adopts ACIP’s Revised Recommendation on HBV Vaccinations for Newborns
December 18, 2025
On December 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) followed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice’s (ACIP) lead, and adopted the Hepatitis B Vaccine (HBV) recommendation to end the practice of vaccinating all newborns for HBV.
Register Today: Physicians’ Day at the Capitol on March 19
December 18, 2025
Registration is now open for Physicians’ Day at the Capitol, when physicians and physicians-in-training from across the state gather at the Capitol to advocate on behalf of medicine.
State Holds First AI in Healthcare Work Group Meeting
December 18, 2025
On December 15, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Work Group held its first meeting.
Minnesota Physician Launches New Fund to Prevent Firearm Injury and Death
December 18, 2025
A Minnesota physician (and MMA member) has made a $54,600 leadership gift to launch the Physicians for Gun Violence Prevention Fund at the MMA Foundation.
Free Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication
December 18, 2025
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).
MMA’s Healthcare Careers Website Celebrates its First Anniversary
December 18, 2025
HealthcareCareersMN.org, an MMA initiative, is celebrating its first year in supporting the healthcare career aspirations of students from across Minnesota.
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