Mid-Year Formulary Bill Passes First House Committee
February 2, 2023
Legislation that limits mid-year formulary changes for patients who are currently on a medication therapy passed through the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on January 31. It was re-referred to the House Commerce Committee.
Newborn Screening for cCMV Set to Begin in Minnesota
February 2, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is preparing to begin screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), making Minnesota the first state in the nation to universally screen newborns for presence of the virus.
MMA, Other Providers Speak in Support of PRO Act
February 2, 2023
MMA President Will Nicholson, MD, participated with physicians, medical students, nurses, and public health experts in a press conference on January 27 in support of the Protect Reproductive Options Act (PRO Act).
X-Waiver No Longer Required to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
January 26, 2023
With the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (the Act) on December 29, Congress eliminated the “DATA-Waiver Program,” also known as the “X-Waiver.” This means that an X-waiver is no longer required to treat patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
Walz Budget Focuses on Education, Children and Families
January 26, 2023
Gov. Tim Walz released his 2023-24 state budget proposal this week, detailing his recommendations on how to use the state’s $17.6 billion surplus. In total, the plan would raise the state general fund, two-year budget to $65.2 billion – the largest in Minnesota’s history. The focus of Walz’s proposal is dedicated to increased spending in education, children, and families.
Speakers Selected for Project ECHO Transition Summit
January 19, 2023
Local and national speakers will cover a variety of important topics on the transition of youth with medical complexity into adult care. The day-long summit will take place on Monday, March 13, at 317 on Rice Park in St. Paul. You can attend either in-person or virtually.
Contraception Bill Heard in House Committee
January 19, 2023
Legislation that would require Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare to reimburse for the provision of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) upon request immediately following a delivery had its first hearing in the Minnesota House of Representatives this week.
MMA Supports Legislation that Bans Conversion Therapy
January 19, 2023
Legislation (HF 16 - Hollins, DFL – St. Paul), that would prohibit the use of conversion therapy for individuals under the age of 18 received its first committee hearing in the Minnesota House of Representatives on January 18.
U of M, CentraCare Discuss New Medical School to Focus on Rural Health
January 19, 2023
The University of Minnesota and CentraCare are in discussions to create a new medical school that would focus on rural health.