MMA Leadership Elections Open August 1

July 19, 2023

MMA members are encouraged to vote for incoming MMA leadership during the month of August. Members will receive a ballot via email on August 1 to vote on the slate of leadership candidates.

DHS Extends Medical Assistance Deadline for 35,500

July 13, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has extended the deadline to renew Medical Assistance (MA) for 35,500 people whose renewal paperwork was overdue for July 1 coverage. Their deadline will remain open until August 1. 

IBS, OCD Added to State’s Medical Cannabis Program

July 13, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has added irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to the list of qualifying medical conditions for participation in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program. 

MMA Turns 170 on July 23

July 13, 2023

The MMA will celebrate its 170th anniversary on July 23. 

Health Department Leadership Roster Changes with Retirement, Addition

June 28, 2023

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Deputy Commissioner Margaret Kelly will retire on July 11, after four decades of public service in multiple agencies in state government, as well as with the City of St. Paul. 

Noontime Forum to Discuss Injuries Associated with Law Enforcement Encounters

June 28, 2023

The MMA and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are teaming up to present a July 12 virtual noon-time physician forum on injuries associated with law enforcement encounters. 

Full Agenda Set for Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21

June 28, 2023

The full agenda has now been set for the Empowering Physicians Conference on September 21 at The Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.  

Physician Volunteers Needed for Drug Formulary Committee

June 22, 2023

The Minnesota Drug Formulary Committee is seeking five licensed physicians who are actively engaged in the practice of medicine in Minnesota to serve as members.  

Anti-Racism Video Series Launched, Symposium Planned for July 25

June 22, 2023

The MMA will debut its new video series on racism in medicine with a virtual symposium featuring a panel discussion with several of the featured physicians in the videos. The free, online event is July 25 from 5:30 to 7 pm.  

What’s Trending in Healthcare? Tune into the MMA Physician Forum Series to Learn More

June 22, 2023

Healthcare is changing every day, and the MMA is here to keep Minnesota’s physicians and physicians-in-training up to date on emerging topics affecting the practice of medicine.  

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