September 26 Online Forum to Discuss Reproductive Healthcare

September 7, 2023

The MMA, in partnership with the Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, will present a virtual forum on the changing landscape of reproductive healthcare from noon to 1 pm on Tuesday, September 26.  

Union Election Notice Released in Allina Health Negotiations

September 7, 2023

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has posted a notice of election for eligible employees of Allina Health System. This election is being held to determine whether the group of 560 full-time, part-time and per diem physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing primary/urgent care will be represented by the national union, Doctor’s SEIU, in negotiations with Allina.   

New Health Commissioner to Kick Off Empowering Physicians Conference

September 7, 2023

Since beginning her role as Minnesota’s health commissioner in January 2023, Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, has created strong ties with the MMA. 

Verghese to Discuss Humanism, Artificial Intelligence at September 21 Conference

August 31, 2023

Bestselling author Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP, will discuss “Humanism, Meaning, and Medicine in the Era of AI and COVID” during his keynote speech at the Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21 at the Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

Webinar Scheduled to Provide Background on CMS’ Making Care Primary Model

August 31, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the request for applications for its new Making Care Primary Model, which is set to start operating July 2024 in Minnesota and seven other states.  

MMA Supports Ordinance on Banning Smoking Tobacco, Cannabis in Public Parks and Certain Other Public Spaces

August 31, 2023

On August 30, the MMA sent a letter to the City of St. Paul voicing its support of a proposed ordinance banning smoking and vaping in public parks and certain other public spaces, regardless of whether the source is nicotine or cannabis. 

State Expands its Newborn Screening Program

August 31, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is adding three new conditions to its Newborn Screening Program, including guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT) deficiency, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (MPS II) and Krabbe disease. 

Report: Healthcare Quality Improving, but Not at Pre-Pandemic Levels

August 31, 2023

Healthcare quality is improving in Minnesota, but not at the levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released August 31 by MN Community Measurement (MNCM).

MMA Looking for Physicians to Serve on Opioid Prescribing Improvement Program Sunset Panel

August 31, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Opioid Prescribing Improvement Program (OPIP) has asked the MMA to join its scheduled conversations with provider and patient communities regarding the sunset of the Opioid Prescribing Improvement Program (OPIP), as directed by the 2023 Human Services bill.  

State Considering 3 New Hospital Licenses

August 24, 2023

Three healthcare entities have queried the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Health Economics Program (HEP) about obtaining new hospital licenses in Minnesota. The state is currently gathering public comment on the proposals.  

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