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.
MMA Medical Student Section Elects New Leadership
May 9, 2024
The MMA Medical Student Section (MSS) has elected its 2024 leadership.
Firearm Safety Bills Pass House Floor, Pending Action in Senate
May 2, 2024
On April 29, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed legislation that would require a person whose firearm is lost or stolen to report it to law enforcement within 48 hours of the loss or theft. Not doing so the first time would result in a petty misdemeanor, with greater penalties for future failures.
Health Omnibus Bill Passes Out of Finance Committee
May 2, 2024
At least two of the MMA’s top priorities continue to advance at the Capitol, as both the Senate and House health omnibus bills were referred to the floor for a vote after being heard in their respective finance committee.
Senate Committee Hears Public Option Legislation
May 2, 2024
The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard legislation on April 30 allowing more Minnesotans to purchase health coverage through MinnesotaCare, by offering a “public option.”
Registration Now Open for 2024-2025 MN Physician Leadership Institute
May 2, 2024
Registration for the 2024-2025 cohort of the MMA’s Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MNPLI) is now open.
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