MMA Opposes Bill Reestablishing Non-compete Clauses in Minnesota
March 13, 2025
Legislation that would reinstate non-compete clauses has returned to St. Paul.
Non-opioid Directive Moves in Minnesota House
March 13, 2025
On March 11, the House Health Finance and Policy Committee heard legislation to authorize a non-opioid directive that would include instructions to health professionals that a patient must not be administered an opioid or be offered a prescription for an opioid, if they so choose.
Lawmakers Differ Over Reinsurance Funding
March 13, 2025
Minnesota is regularly awarded with state innovation waivers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its Premium Security Plan, a program designed to reduce premiums for residents who buy their insurance on the individual marketplace.
Community of Practice to Welcome State Representative, Equity Champion
March 13, 2025
On March 31, State Sen. Erin Maye Quade (DFL-Apple Valley) will meet with the Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP) via Zoom from noon to 1 pm, to present legislative updates and priorities relevant to heath equity. Her presentation will include a Q & A session.
MMA Advocates for Maternal Mental Health Legislation
March 6, 2025
A bill to improve maternal mental health services by requiring health plans to reimburse for services to provide comprehensive mental health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals was heard in the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee this week.
Legislation to Improve MMA Prior Auth Law Heard in Minnesota Senate
March 6, 2025
A bill that would prohibit prior authorization (PA) for medications on certain cancer treatments has been introduced in the Senate.
Medical Assistance Legislation Heard in House Committee, Now Moving in Both Chambers
March 6, 2025
Legislation that would increase outpatient Medical Assistance (MA) reimbursement rates to 100% of Medicare continues to move at the Capitol.
All 50 State Medical Associations Send Letter to Congress Regarding Medicaid
March 6, 2025
On February 27, a coalition of all 50 state medical associations sent a letter urging ranking members of Congress to protect Medicaid from the $880 billion House Energy and Commerce Committee spending reduction target in the House Budget Resolution.
New Report Shows That Childhood Vaccination Rates Continue Decreasing in Minnesota
March 6, 2025
A new MN Community Measurement (MNCM) report reveals that childhood immunization continues to show a decrease in statewide rates from year to year. This measure has not shown improvement in rates following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Starts Screening Newborns for Two Additional Disorders
March 6, 2025
The Newborn Screening Program at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has begun screening newborns for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT) deficiency.
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