Prior Authorization Deal Pending as Legislature Enters Its Final Days

May 16, 2024

Only a few more days remain before the Minnesota Legislature adjourns for the year. In an attempt to complete their work by the May 20 deadline, both the House and Senate are finalizing omnibus bills in conference committee and bringing them up for daily floor votes.  

Grand Rounds to Explore Advancing Health Equity

May 16, 2024

On May 30 at 3:30 pm, the National Health Equity Grand Rounds will explore the theme of "Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance: A State of the Union on Threats and Opportunities.” 

MDH Proposes Updates to Communicable Disease Reporting Rules

May 16, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is proposing updates to the communicable disease reporting rules.

Registration Now Open for Dr. Glaucomflecken and the Empowering Physicians Conference

May 9, 2024

Registration is now open for the September 27 Empowering Physicians Conference, starring social media star Dr. Glaucomflecken (aka William E. Flanary, MD).  

Legislation Supporting Hennepin Healthcare Governing Body Heard in St. Paul

May 9, 2024

The House Health Finance and Policy Committee heard legislation that would establish explicit criteria and initiate a formal investigation process prior to dissolution of the Hennepin Healthcare System Board of Directors. 

Health Omnibus Bill Goes to Floor with Prior Authorization Reform Section

May 9, 2024

The House Ways and Means Committee referred the health omnibus bill to the House floor for a vote on May 6.

May 22 Virtual Forum to Address Private Equity in Healthcare

May 9, 2024

The MMA will host its next online physician forum on private equity in healthcare on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 7:30 pm.   

Minnesota Health Dept Launches Campaign to Reduce Pregnancy-related Complications and Deaths

May 9, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is bringing the Hear Her campaign to Minnesota to raise awareness of the urgent maternal warning signs that can lead to pregnancy-related complications and deaths, particularly for Black women.   

AMA Survey on Practice Expenses Underway, Watch for Emails

May 9, 2024

Minnesota physicians are urged to take part in a national survey of physician practices led by the AMA.  

HPV Vaccination Strategies Webinar Set for May 22

May 9, 2024

On May 22, from noon to 1 pm, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will present its second webinar in its HPV vaccination improvement series, Implement “Start at Age 9” Approach in Your Practice: Strategies to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates.  

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