Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Jails Workgroup Gets Underway
June 27, 2024
A workgroup focused on increasing access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in jails recently held its first full meeting.
MMA Member Cheers on Son at Olympic Swimming Trials
June 27, 2024
The son of MMA member George Morris, MD, competed in the Olympics swimming trials on June 16 and 18 in Indianapolis.
July 17 Forum to Discuss Low Trust in Public Health/Professional Expertise
June 27, 2024
The next virtual physician forum will discuss the increasing distrust of professional expertise in a world where people line up along the red/blue political divide.
MDH Releases Inaugural List of Prescription Drugs of “Substantial Public Interest”
June 27, 2024
On June 26, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released an initial list of drugs that are priced significantly higher than their listed cost.
Virtual Summit to Focus on Ending Disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease
June 27, 2024
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Minnesota will host a virtual summit on July 24 from 9 to 11 am, to discuss ending disparities in chronic kidney disease in Minnesota.
Physicians Needed for Task Force on Holistic and Effective Responses to Illicit Drug Use
June 20, 2024
The state has asked the MMA to identify and appoint two physicians to serve on a new illicit drug use task force.
State Board and Council Seeking Physicians to Fill Vacancies
June 20, 2024
Several volunteer opportunities for physicians are now available through the Secretary of State’s website.
AMA Discusses Medicare Sustainability, Prior Authorization, AI at Annual Meeting
June 13, 2024
Nine physicians represented the MMA at the AMA annual meeting of the House of Delegates (“House”) earlier this week, discussing a range of issues from prior authorization to Medicare sustainability.
MMA Supports Bill to Take on Prior Auth Abuse by Medicare Advantage Plans
June 13, 2024
The MMA has signed on to support federal bipartisan legislation that would tackle the overuse and abuse of prior authorization (PA) by Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.
Minnesota AG Leads Coalition Seeking More Regulations of PBMs
June 13, 2024
On June 10, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that he is leading a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general from across the country asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on states’ authority to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
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