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Medicare Payment Rates Remains Top Issue for MMA Delegation at AMA Interim Meeting, November 14, 2024

Minnesota House of Representatives Tied Following Election, DFL Retains Senate, November 7, 2024

Be Sure to Vote on Election Day Next Tuesday, October 31, 2024

UHG Withdraws Appeal; For-Profit HMOs Cannot Operate in MN’s Publicly Funded Market, October 24, 2024

Court Dismisses Case Against MMIC for Denial of Malpractice Insurance Coverage, October 17, 2024

Drug Overdose Deaths in Minnesota are Decreasing, Data Shows, October 10, 2024

Physicians and Physicians-in-Training Gather for Education, Networking and Dr. Glaucomflecken, October 3, 2024

State Recommends Broad Use of Telehealth, September 26, 2024

New Report Shows Physician Well-being Still an Issue, September 19, 2024

New MMA Leaders Elected, Bylaws Amendment Passes, September 12, 2024

Report: Nurse Numbers Increase, Physician Numbers of Concern in Minnesota, September 5, 2024

MMA Challenges BCBS MN Policies that Reduce Payment for Same-Day Services, August 29, 2024

The Story Behind Dr. Glaucomflecken, the Empowering Physicians Conference Headliner, August 22, 2024

Special Savings Available for 2024-2025 MN Physician Leadership Institute, August 15, 2024

MMA Wins Advocacy Award for Work with U of MN Medical School, August 8, 2024

Physician Well-being Protections Kick in Today, August 1, 2024

New Study Details Reasons for Delays in Mental Health Boarding, July 25, 2024

Vote for MMA Leadership and Proposed Bylaws Change During August, July 18, 2024

Teen Vapers Growing More Dependent on Nicotine, Data Show, July 11, 2024

MMA Member Cheers on Son at Olympic Swimming Trials, June 27, 2024

Physicians Needed for Task Force on Holistic and Effective Responses to Illicit Drug Use, June 20, 2024

Minnesota AG Leads Coalition Seeking More Regulations of PBMs, June 13, 2024

Medical Innovations to Be Highlighted at Empowering Physicians Conference, June 6, 2024

Adverse Health Events Continue to Rise: State Report, May 30, 2024

MMA Advocacy Efforts During Legislative Session Will Lead to Fewer Administrative Hassles for Minnesota Physicians, May 23, 2024

Prior Authorization Deal Pending as Legislature Enters Its Final Days, May 16, 2024

Registration Now Open for Dr. Glaucomflecken and the Empowering Physicians Conference, May 9, 2024

Firearm Safety Bills Pass House Floor, Pending Action in Senate, May 2, 2024

Legislature Gears Up for its Final Month, April 25, 2024

Comedian/Ophthalmologist, Dr. Glaucomflecken, to Headline Empowering Physicians Conference, April 18, 2024

Final Legislative Deadline Looms Next Week, April 11, 2024

MMA Voices Concerns with Senate Scope of Practice Legislation, April 4, 2024

Legislature Releases Budget Targets, Goes on Break until April 2, March 28, 2024

Childhood Vaccination Legislation Meets Deadline, March 21, 2024

Prior Auth Bill Receives Bipartisan Support in Senate Committee, House Bill Faces Upcoming Deadline, March 14, 2024

Prior Auth Legislation Continues to Move at Capitol, March 7, 2024

Physicians, Physicians-in-training Urge Prior Auth Fix, Address Issues at Capitol, February 29, 2024

MMA Priority POLST Legislation Introduced, February 22, 2024

MMA’s Prior Auth Reform Bill Prioritized Early in St. Paul, February 15, 2024

Gov. Task Force Makes 20 Recommendations for U of M’s Academic Health System, February 8, 2024

Survey Finds Discharge Delays Creating Significant Costs for MN Hospitals, February 1, 2024

New Reporting Requirements Could Impact Minnesota Physicians, January 25, 2024

House Speaker to Address Physicians' Day at Capitol, January 18, 2024

New State Report on Gender-Affirming Care Now Available, January 11, 2024

State Launches New Recuperative Care Program, January 4, 2024

Provider Tax Set to Increase in New Year, December 21, 2023

Officials Urge Caution After Announcing $2.4 Billion Budget Surplus, December 14, 2023

New MMA “Mental Health Resource Guide” Empowers Physicians with Tools to Connect Patients to Mental Health Services, December 7, 2023

Register Now! MMA’s Annual Physicians’ Day at the Capitol Set for February 28, November 30, 2023

New Report Paints Negative Financial Picture of Minnesota Hospitals, November 16, 2023

MMA Board Approves 5 Priorities for Upcoming Legislative Session, November 9, 2023

MMA Joins Organizations Demanding Congress Adopt Medicare Physician Payment Reform, November 2, 2023

November 8 Forum to Discuss Suicide Prevention, October 26, 2023

MN Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Children’s Hospital in Patient Information Case, October 19, 2023

Commerce Department Seeks Comments on Proposed Health Coverage Mandates, October 12, 2023

MMA to Participate in Case Dealing with Wrongful Death at Residential Care Facility, October 5, 2023

Physicians and Trainees Gather for Education and Networking at Empowering Physicians Conference, September 28, 2023

MMA Hands Out its Annual Awards, September 21, 2023

New MMA Leaders Elected, September 14, 2023

New Health Commissioner to Kick Off Empowering Physicians Conference, September 7, 2023

Verghese to Discuss Humanism, Artificial Intelligence at September 21 Conference, August 31, 2023

Physicians Sought for State’s Equitable Health Care Task Force, August 24, 2023

Physician Unionizing Efforts Grow, August 17, 2023

MMA Conference to Provide Useful Info on Conflict Resolution, Collective Bargaining, and More, August 10, 2023

New Law Encouraging Open, Honest Communication After Adverse Events Takes Effect, August 3, 2023

MMA Launches Video Series on Racism in Medicine at Virtual Symposium, July 27, 2023

MMA Leadership Elections Open August 1, July 20, 2023

The MMA Turns 170 on July 23, July 13, 2023

Full Agenda Set for Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21, June 29, 2023

Anti-Racism Video Series Launched, Virtual Symposium Planned for July 25, June 22, 2023

3 Minnesota-backed Resolutions Well-Received at AMA’s House of Delegates, June 15, 2023

MN Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Heard in Minnesota Health Records Act Case, June 8, 2023

MMA Board Approves Recommendations on Emergency Department Boarding of Mental Health Patients, June 1, 2023

Legislature Adjourns on May 22; Historic Session for MMA, May 25, 2023

MMA Priority Legislation on CANDOR Now Waiting for Governor’s Signature, May 18, 2023

Registration Now Open for Bestselling Author Dr. Abraham Verghese & Empowering Physicians Conference, May 11, 2023

Conversion Therapy Ban, Gender-Affirming Care, and RFDA Signed into Law, May 4, 2023

House Passes Health Omnibus Bill, Conference Committee Likely Next Week, April 27, 2023

Senate Passes Omnibus Health Bill, House Bill Up Next Week, April 20, 2023

Legislature Reconvenes After Break; Fewer Than 6 Weeks Left in Session, April 13, 2023

Verghese to Speak at MMA Conference on September 21, April 6, 2023

Several MMA Priorities Contained in House Omnibus Bills, March 30, 2023

Recuperative Care Bill Receives Senate Hearing, March 23, 2023

CANDOR Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee, March 16, 2023

MMA Priority Bill on Telehealth Passes House Commerce Committee, March 9, 2023

POLST, Mid-Year Formulary Bills Heard in Senate Committee, March 2, 2023

Adult Use Cannabis Bill Heard in House and Senate Health Committees, February 23, 2023

MMA Legislative Priority to Develop a Statewide POLST Registry Heard in House Committee, February 16, 2023

White Coats Flood the Halls at Physicians’ Day at the Capitol, February 9, 2023

House Committee to Hear Firearm Safety Legislation on February 3, February 2, 2023

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