February 6, 2025
On February 4, the MMA urged all eight of Minnesota’s U.S. House of Representatives members to co-sponsor HR 879, the “Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act,” which would cancel the 2.83% Medicare payment cut that became effective on January 1 and provide a 2% payment update.
January 30, 2025
As the U.S. Senate deliberates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s confirmation to be the next Health and Human Services secretary, the MMA has voiced its opposition to his candidacy.
January 30, 2025
Legislation to support physician well-being and mental health was introduced in the Minnesota Senate this week.
January 30, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz released his recommendations for the 2026-2027 state budget on January 16 and they included one of the MMA’s top legislative priorities-- continued coverage for audio-only telehealth services.
January 30, 2025
The Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) has launched a new and improved Minnesota Healthcare Workforce Dashboard.
January 30, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking physician volunteers to serve on a medical review board established under Minnesota statute.
January 30, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) new Center for Health Care Affordability (CHCA) has hired its first director.
January 23, 2025
DFL House members have yet to return to the Minnesota State Capitol, saying that they will not come back until Republicans consent to a power-sharing agreement.
January 23, 2025
The Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance (MCHWA) is accepting grant proposals from clinics and health systems that are interested in hiring Community Health Workers (CHWs) and/or evaluating models for clinical integration of CHWs.
January 16, 2025
The 2025 legislative session began on January 14 with half of the House of Representatives missing because of a dispute over which party should lead the body.
