Volunteers Needed for Health Care Homes Program
May 4, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Health Care Homes (HCH) Program has several openings on its advisory committee.
MMA Bestows Teaching Award to Member
May 4, 2023
On May 3, MMA President Will Nicholson, MD, presented the Exceptional Primary Care Community Faculty Teaching Award to Michael N. Stiffman, MD, at the fifth annual Dean’s Tribute to Excellence in Education event at Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota.
Health and Human Services Conference Committee Starts Deliberations
May 4, 2023
Work began May 3 on reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Health and Human Services omnibus bill.
Conversion Therapy Ban, Gender-Affirming Care, and RFDA Signed into Law
May 4, 2023
A trio of MMA-supported bills on banning conversion therapy, supporting gender affirming care and protecting reproductive care were signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz on April 27.
House Passes Health Omnibus Bill, Conference Committee Likely Next Week
April 27, 2023
On April 26, the Minnesota House passed the omnibus health and human services budget bill that includes several of MMA’s legislative priorities on a 69-58 vote.
Adult-Use Cannabis Passes Minnesota House, Senate Vote Expected on Friday
April 27, 2023
A bill legalizing adult-use cannabis passed the House floor on April 25 on a 71-59 vote. The Senate is expected to take up its version of the bill on April 28.
Opioid Measure Included in Human Services Omnibus Bill
April 27, 2023
This week, the House and Senate passed different versions of the omnibus human services budget bill that funds nursing homes, programs for disabled Minnesotans, and other social service programs. Included in both bills are amendments to the Department of Human Services’ Opioid Prescribing Improvement Program (OPIP).
MMA Joins Letter to Cigna on Easing Administrative Burdens
April 27, 2023
The MMA and 107 other healthcare advocacy groups signed on to a letter sent April 18 to Cigna leadership expressing concerns with its forthcoming policy that requires the submission of office notes with all claims including evaluation and management services, and modifier 25 when a minor procedure is billed.
Senate Passes Omnibus Health Bill, House Bill Up Next Week
April 20, 2023
On April 19, the Minnesota Senate passed the omnibus health and human services bill that includes several of MMA’s legislative priorities on a 35-32 vote.
MMA Joins Coalition Supporting Medicare Fee Schedule Legislation
April 20, 2023
The MMA joined the AMA and 118 other healthcare advocacy groups in a letter of support sent to the sponsors of H.R. 2474, the “Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act,” which would adjust Medicare Fee Schedule payments annually for inflation.
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