February 23, 2023
On February 21, bills (HF 100 and SF 73) legalizing adult use cannabis were heard in both the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and the House Health Finance and Policy Committee.
February 16, 2023
A bill that would direct the health commissioner to study and implement a statewide database for Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or POLST, forms was heard in the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on February 16.
February 16, 2023
Multiple vacancies are available to physicians who want to serve on the state’s Health Services Advisory Council (HSAC).
February 16, 2023
The MMA is now offering workshops for healthcare organizations to make implicit bias training available to their physicians and healthcare providers. This work is part of the MMA’s initiative to advance health equity and address the health disparities that persist throughout Minnesota.
February 16, 2023
The MMA joined a large group of Minnesota organizations that support the University of Minnesota Medical School and CentraCare’s plan to establish a medical school campus in St. Cloud.
February 16, 2023
The MMA along with the AMA and 117 other medical societies sent a letter in support of meaningful prior authorization reforms to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on February 13.
February 16, 2023
The MMA Board of Trustees approved a policy at its February 8 meeting that opposes restrictive covenants in all physician employment contracts because they restrict competition, can disrupt continuity of care, and may limit access to care.
February 16, 2023
At its February 8 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees (BOT) approved a policy proposal titled “Harm Reduction of Illicit Drug Use,” which contains language on a set of strategies to reduce the negative consequences associated with illicit drug use.
February 16, 2023
Legislation to limit insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from forcing patients to change their medication during their enrollment contract year passed another House committee on February 13.
February 9, 2023
On February 8, the House Commerce Committee heard HF 96 (Long, DFL – Minneapolis), a bill that would allow more Minnesotans to purchase health coverage through MinnesotaCare. This is often referred to as the “public option.”
