December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.
December 4, 2025
Minnesota's Legislature will lose another physician next year as Sen. Alice Mann, MD, announced on December 1 that she would not seek re-election in 2026.
December 4, 2025
A new AMA report shows that the use of telehealth in physician practices increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and remains much more widely used than before.
December 4, 2025
MN HOSA-Future Health Professionals is seeking physicians and other healthcare leaders to serve as judges and event volunteers for its 2026 Mid-Winter Conferences in early January at three Minnesota locations, as well as during an online judging window in December.
November 20, 2025
Minnesota's measle vaccination rates for kindergarteners continue to decrease, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
November 20, 2025
After 40 years in business, the nonprofit health insurer UCare is closing next year, leaving 1,450 employees out of work.
November 20, 2025
The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BMP) is seeking a physician to fill an at-large vacancy.
November 20, 2025
Two Minnesota physicians were honored by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for making significant contributions to the health and wellbeing of their rural communities as part of Rural Health Day in Minnesota on November 20.
