MMA Advocates for Firearm Safety Legislation
February 9, 2023
On February 3, the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee heard several bills intended to reduce the rates of firearm death and injury resulting in Minnesota.
February 15 Online Forum to Cover Genomics in Healthcare
February 9, 2023
The next MMA online Physician Forum will discuss “Genomics in Healthcare – The Intersection of Primary Care and Genetics” from noon to 1 pm on Wednesday, February 15.
MMA to Host Conversations on Race to Promote Health Equity
February 9, 2023
In March, the MMA will continue its Conversations on Race and Equity (CORE) series, which provides a virtual space for physicians to discuss and critically reflect on topics related to health equity.
White Coats Flood the Halls at Physicians’ Day at the Capitol
February 9, 2023
For the first time since 2020, Physicians’ Day at the Capitol was held in-person, attracting more than 160 physicians, residents and medical students.
House Committee to Hear Firearm Safety Legislation on February 3
February 2, 2023
Several bills aimed to reduce death and injury from firearms are set to be heard in the House Public Safety Committee on February 3.
CANDOR Legislation, an MMA Priority, Introduced in St. Paul
February 2, 2023
A bill that would encourage open and honest communication between a provider and a patient following an adverse event was introduced at the Capitol on February 1.
Mid-Year Formulary Bill Passes First House Committee
February 2, 2023
Legislation that limits mid-year formulary changes for patients who are currently on a medication therapy passed through the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on January 31. It was re-referred to the House Commerce Committee.
Newborn Screening for cCMV Set to Begin in Minnesota
February 2, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is preparing to begin screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), making Minnesota the first state in the nation to universally screen newborns for presence of the virus.
MMA, Other Providers Speak in Support of PRO Act
February 2, 2023
MMA President Will Nicholson, MD, participated with physicians, medical students, nurses, and public health experts in a press conference on January 27 in support of the Protect Reproductive Options Act (PRO Act).
New FAQ Now Available on MMA’s Decriminalization of Simple Possession of Illicit Drugs Policy
January 26, 2023
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