July 19, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has appointed Carol Backstrom as the new assistant commissioner for the agency’s Health Systems Bureau. In this role, which she begins August 16, Backstrom will oversee the MDH’s Health Regulation Division, Health Policy Division and Office of Medical Cannabis.
July 19, 2023
On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule for the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), that includes a decrease in the Medicare conversion factor.
July 19, 2023
MMA members are encouraged to vote for incoming MMA leadership during the month of August. Members will receive a ballot via email on August 1 to vote on the slate of leadership candidates.
July 13, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has extended the deadline to renew Medical Assistance (MA) for 35,500 people whose renewal paperwork was overdue for July 1 coverage. Their deadline will remain open until August 1.
July 13, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has added irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to the list of qualifying medical conditions for participation in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program.
July 13, 2023
The MMA will celebrate its 170th anniversary on July 23.
June 28, 2023
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Deputy Commissioner Margaret Kelly will retire on July 11, after four decades of public service in multiple agencies in state government, as well as with the City of St. Paul.
June 28, 2023
The MMA and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are teaming up to present a July 12 virtual noon-time physician forum on injuries associated with law enforcement encounters.
June 28, 2023
The full agenda has now been set for the Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21 at The Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
June 22, 2023
The Minnesota Drug Formulary Committee is seeking five licensed physicians who are actively engaged in the practice of medicine in Minnesota to serve as members.
