January 4, 2024
On January 1, the Minnesota Department of Human Services launched its new Recuperative Care program that covers medical care and support services to Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) members who are experiencing homelessness and are unable to recover from a physical illness, but don't need to be hospitalized.
Recuperative Care program services may include basic nursing care, counseling and social services. These services may help prevent or reduce hospitalization, Emergency Department visits or hospital readmissions for eligible members.
For complete policy and billing information, refer to the Recuperative Care section in the MHCP Provider Manual.
During the 2023 legislative session, the MMA supported coverage for recuperative care services that would allow Minnesotans experiencing homelessness to receive needed short-term care in their recovery following hospitalization.
For additional questions, call the MHCP Provider Resource Center at 651-431-2700 or 800-366-5411.
December 19, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking applications from licensed pediatricians to serve on the Minnesota Health Care Programs Drug Formulary Committee (DFC).
December 19, 2024
At its December 16 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees authorized the creation of an MMA task force focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
December 19, 2024
The MMA will provide a pre-legislative session Physician Forum on how to effectively communicate with legislators and advocate for the issues that matter most to Minnesota’s physicians and physicians-in-training.