MMA Looking for Additional Volunteers for Firearm Safety Physician Interview Study
July 18, 2024
The MMA is currently seeking physicians who are based in urban settings to take part in a firearm safety interview study.
AMA To Host Webinar on Medicare Payment Reform on August 1
July 18, 2024
The AMA will hold a webinar on its top federal priority - reforming Medicare's broken physician payment system on August 1.
Volunteer Opportunities Available for Minnesota Physicians
July 18, 2024
The state of Minnesota is currently looking for a physician to serve on the Board of Medical Practice, as well as a neurosurgeon and two specialty representatives of healthcare/medical centers and schools for the Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council.
Teen Vapers Growing More Dependent on Nicotine, Data Show
July 11, 2024
Minnesota students who vape are becoming increasingly dependent on nicotine, according to data from the Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey released recently by the Minnesota Department of Health.
HHS Enhances HIPAA Privacy Rule to Safeguard Reproductive Healthcare
July 11, 2024
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), has issued a Final Rule modifying the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to safeguard reproductive healthcare access and privacy along with bolstering patient-physician confidentiality.
Volunteer Opportunities Available for Minnesota Physicians
July 11, 2024
The state of Minnesota is currently looking for physicians to serve on two boards/task forces.
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Jails Workgroup Gets Underway
June 27, 2024
A workgroup focused on increasing access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in jails recently held its first full meeting.
MMA Member Cheers on Son at Olympic Swimming Trials
June 27, 2024
The son of MMA member George Morris, MD, competed in the Olympics swimming trials on June 16 and 18 in Indianapolis.
July 17 Forum to Discuss Low Trust in Public Health/Professional Expertise
June 27, 2024
The next virtual physician forum will discuss the increasing distrust of professional expertise in a world where people line up along the red/blue political divide.
MDH Releases Inaugural List of Prescription Drugs of “Substantial Public Interest”
June 27, 2024
On June 26, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released an initial list of drugs that are priced significantly higher than their listed cost.
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