State Supports Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose
December 11, 2025
On December 5, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to eliminate the universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for infants.
MMA Signs on to Bill to Ease Senior Access to Care
December 11, 2025
The MMA, along with other state medical associations and 75 specialty societies, signed on to a letter to Congressional leaders urging passage of the “Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025.”
Physicians Tackle Payment Reform, Public Health, and More at AMA Interim Meeting
December 11, 2025
Physicians from Minnesota and across the country gathered November 14-18 for the AMA 2025 Interim Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, to address payment reform, public health challenges, rural healthcare, and the escalating administrative and financial pressures on medical practice.
ZVMS Executive Director Receives Human Services Award
December 11, 2025
On December 4, Beth Kangas, PhD, the executive director of the Zumbro Valley Medical Society (ZVMS), received the (Rochester) Mayor's Medal of Honor Human Services Award.
State Budget Forecast Shows Short-Term Surplus, Long-Term Deficit
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
Vaccine Integrity Project Urges Continuing HBV Vaccinations for Newborns
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
Public Comment Period Regarding Insurance Mandates Open Through December 11
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.
Legislature to Lose Another Physician in 2026
December 4, 2025
Minnesota's Legislature will lose another physician next year as Sen. Alice Mann, MD, announced on December 1 that she would not seek re-election in 2026.
AMA Report Shows Telehealth Remains Popular Years After Pandemic
December 4, 2025
A new AMA report shows that the use of telehealth in physician practices increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and remains much more widely used than before.
Volunteer Judges Needed for the Future of Minnesota’s Healthcare Workforce
December 4, 2025
MN HOSA-Future Health Professionals is seeking physicians and other healthcare leaders to serve as judges and event volunteers for its 2026 Mid-Winter Conferences in early January at three Minnesota locations, as well as during an online judging window in December.
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