March 29 Physician Forum at New Time this Month to Cover Diversity in Clinical Trials
March 23, 2023
The next MMA online Physician Forum will discuss “Diversity in Clinical Trials” from 1 to 2 pm on Wednesday, March 29.
AMA Shows Support for Legislation to Address Physician Shortage in Rural and Underserved Areas
March 16, 2023
On March 14, the AMA sent a letter to Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), expressing its support for S. 665, the “Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act,” legislation that would help address the shortage of physicians (notably in rural and underserved areas) and would play a role in promoting a more diverse physician workforce.
MMA, Others Urge Congress to Pass Legislation to Fix Medicare Physician Payments
March 16, 2023
The MMA, AMA and 133 other health organizations – representing 900,000 physicians and tens of millions of Medicare patients – wrote congressional leaders on March 15, telling them that a full inflation-based update is “the principal legislative solution to the ongoing problems plaguing the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.”
Project ECHO Summit Shines Light on Transition Care
March 16, 2023
More than 70 advocates gathered in person and online on March 13 for a day-long summit created to improve the transition from pediatric to adult care for youth with medical complexity.
Legislation to Ban Non-compete Clauses Moving at Capitol
March 16, 2023
Companion bills prohibiting employers’ use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts are moving through both the House and Senate, with the latest Senate version passing the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on March 15.
Recuperative Care Receives Support in House Health Finance and Policy Committee
March 16, 2023
A bill that would provide Medical Assistance (MA) coverage for recuperative care services for Minnesotans experiencing homelessness who need a place to recover following a hospitalization, was heard this week by the House Health Finance and Policy Committee.
CANDOR Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee
March 16, 2023
Legislation to promote candid conversations between physicians and patients following an adverse event at a hospital or clinic, passed the House Judiciary Committee on March 14.
MMA-Supported Workplace Safety Bill Heard in Senate Committee
March 9, 2023
According to the AMA, violence in the healthcare workplace has been on the rise for the past decade and worsened throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
MDH Names New Leader of its Health Equity Bureau
March 9, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced on March 1 the appointment of Robsan (Halkeno) Tura, PhD, as the new assistant commissioner for the department’s health equity bureau. Tura assumes the post held previously by Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, prior to her appointment in January as health commissioner.
MMA Priority Bill on Telehealth Passes House Commerce Committee
March 9, 2023
A bill that amends the statutory definition of telehealth to include audio-only telehealth services, along with audio and visual services, was heard in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee on March 7.
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