AMA Report: Elevated Healthcare Spending Driven by Increased Utilization
July 16, 2026
The United States spent a total of $5,278.6 billion, or $15,474 per capita, on healthcare in 2024, according to a new AMA Policy Research Perspectives.
Two More Minnesota Cities Institute Mask Mandates
January 20, 2022
Minnesota cities continue to debate instituting mask mandates to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant. Recently, the cities of Minnetonka and Rochester joined Duluth, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minneapolis and St. Paul with temporary mandates.
On Jan. 6, the MMA distributed a statement to media across the state supporting Minneapolis and St. Paul's decision to re-institute mask mandates.
CentraCare physicians have petitioned St. Cloud and surrounding communities to put mandates into place, but have so far been unsuccessful.
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CMS Releases Proposed Rule for 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
July 16, 2026
On July 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule for the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
State Releases New Tools to Prevent and Identify Physical Abuse in Infants
July 16, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released new tools for parents and physicians aimed at preventing and identifying abuse in infants age 6 months and younger.