December 1, 2022
Physicians and physicians-in-training from across the state will gather again in-person at the state Capitol on February 8, to advocate on behalf of medicine.
December 1, 2022
On November 21, the MMA and several Minnesota healthcare systems held a press conference in downtown Minneapolis to sound the alarm ahead of the holiday season, to raise awareness about the spike in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and other respiratory illnesses.
December 1, 2022
On November 30, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that it will add irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to the list of qualifying medical conditions for participation in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program.
November 21, 2022
The MMA will host a physician forum on Wednesday, August 3, at noon that will explore the medical liability landscape in Minnesota, after recent landmark court decisions. Attendees will also be given a chance to ask questions of the speakers.
November 17, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Hennepin Healthcare have unveiled a new map that will make it easier for Minnesotans experiencing chronic pain to find safe, opioid-free treatments, to help with healing, working, socializing, and managing daily tasks.
November 17, 2022
On November 16, Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm announced that she will retire from her position.
November 17, 2022
Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services announced on November 15 that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine and create a new health system that would operate under the Sanford name.
November 10, 2022
As part of National Rural Health Day on November 17, the Minnesota Rural Health Association, the Duluth-based National Rural Health Resource Center and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are presenting the 2022 Minnesota Rural Health Awards.
November 10, 2022
The MMA sent out a press release to media outlets across the state on November 7, urging all eligible Minnesotans to get their COVID-19 booster and seasonal flu shot.
November 10, 2022
The MMA joined a coalition of healthcare organizations in a letter to Congressional leaders to extend "pandemic flexibilities to offer telehealth through 2024.”
