AMA is Encouraging Prompt Review of MIPS Information

October 5, 2023

On August 10, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released 2022 MIPS performance feedback, which determines whether physicians will receive a positive, neutral or negative payment adjustment on Medicare services furnished in 2024.  

Registration Open for November 6 Implicit Bias Workshop

October 5, 2023

On November 6 from 5 to 7 pm, the MMA will offer a free and open to the public virtual workshop on “Understanding and Mitigating Implicit Bias in Healthcare.” 

MDH Report: Adverse Health Events Increased in 2022

October 5, 2023

The number of reportable adverse health events in Minnesota hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals increased in 2022, according to a recent report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). 

MMA Offering New Member Benefit with Physician Well-Being Program 

October 5, 2023

In its ongoing efforts to promote well-being for its members and their families, the MMA is offering discounted pricing for a comprehensive suite of resources created to address career fatigue and promote work/life balance. 

MMA May Participate in Case Dealing with Wrongful Death at Residential Care Facility

October 5, 2023

The MMA has joined with the AMA and the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) to request leave to file an Amicus Brief in a wrongful death case against a Twin Cities residential care facility. 

MMA to Sponsor Rainbow Health’s Conference Featuring New AMA President

September 28, 2023

New AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, will be a featured keynote speaker at Rainbow Health’s “All Gender Health” conference on October 28 from 8 am to 3 pm at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, 875 Summit Avenue, in St. Paul. The MMA is sponsoring the free event.  

5 Physicians to Sit on Governor’s U of MN Task Force

September 28, 2023

Five physicians have been chosen to be part of a new governor-appointed task force that will develop recommendations to support the University of Minnesota’s Health Sciences Programs. 

Physicians and Trainees Gather for Education and Networking at Empowering Physicians Conference

September 28, 2023

For the first time since 2019, the MMA held its annual conference in person and filled the day-long event with a panel discussion on the changing dynamics of physician practice, a workshop on conflict resolution, and talks by Minnesota Health Commissioner Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, and bestselling author Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP. 

MMA Foundation Invites Applications for Scholarship Programs

September 21, 2023

The MMA Foundation (MMAF) will accept applications through October 26 for its Friedman-Bowen Primary Care Scholarship Fund and Reuter-Lien Well-being & Health Equity Scholarship Fund grants. The MMAF’s Indihar Advocacy Scholarship Fund and MCAT® Fee Relief Fund grants are also open. 

Volunteer Openings Available on MMA Policy Committees and the Policy Council

September 21, 2023

Volunteer positions are available on each of the following MMA policy committees of the Board of Trustees: Ethics and Medical-Legal Affairs; Equity in Access & Quality; Finance & Audit; and Public Health.  

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