MMA Hands Out its Annual Awards

September 21, 2023

Five physicians, three physicians-in-training, the former head of the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and Hennepin Healthcare were all honored with MMA awards as part of this year’s Empowering Physicians Conference. Each year, the MMA honors those in medicine for going above and beyond.  

New MMA Leaders Elected

September 14, 2023

Edwin Bogonko, MD, MBA, a hospitalist in Shakopee, has been elected as the MMA’s president-elect in this year’s leadership election, which was held electronically during August.  

Upcoming Events to Help Introduce Youth to Healthcare Careers

September 14, 2023

The Hennepin Healthcare Talent Garden’s 8th and 9th Youth Summit events on November 4 and December 2 are now open for registration. As a physician, you have an important role in helping to diversify the physician workforce, and sharing information about these events with your patients is just one way you can lend your voice to the conversation. 

MMA President Discusses CANDOR Law on Almanac

September 14, 2023

MMA President Will Nicholson, MD, appeared on the public television show Almanac on September 8 to discuss a new law that encourages open and transparent communications between healthcare providers, facilities, and patients after an adverse healthcare incident. 

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. 

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