August 10, 2023
The Minnesota Hospital Association reported on August 9 that Minnesota hospitals and health systems contributed $3.4 billion in programs and services in 2021 to benefit the health of their communities.
August 10, 2023
There will be a lot to learn at this year's Empowering Physicians' Conference including a session on conflict resolution and a healthcare workforce issues panel discussion. The conference will take place on September 21 at The Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
August 3, 2023
On August 16 at noon, the MMA will present a virtual panel discussion on adult-use cannabis and what physicians need to know about its legalization.
August 3, 2023
The MMA is working in collaboration with public health researchers at the University of Minnesota to conduct a research interview study with Minnesota physicians.
August 3, 2023
A new law that took effect on August 1 is designed to encourage open and transparent communications between healthcare providers, facilities, and patients after an adverse healthcare incident.
July 27, 2023
The MMA received three 2023 Profiles of Excellence (POE) Awards from the American Association of Medical Society Executives (AAMSE) for its work in a variety of areas.
July 27, 2023
The MMA debuted its new video series, “Racism in Medicine: Truths from Minnesota Physicians,” with a virtual symposium held on July 25.
July 19, 2023
The Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity (MDHEQ) will host an event titled “Improving Health for People who Use Drugs: Community Conversation on Current and Future Harm Reduction Practices” on August 1 from 5 to 9 pm at La Doña Cervecerìa, 241 Fremont Ave North, in Minneapolis.
July 19, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has appointed Carol Backstrom as the new assistant commissioner for the agency’s Health Systems Bureau. In this role, which she begins August 16, Backstrom will oversee the MDH’s Health Regulation Division, Health Policy Division and Office of Medical Cannabis.
July 19, 2023
On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed rule for the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), that includes a decrease in the Medicare conversion factor.
