July 28, 2022
On July 26, the AMA sent a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Committee in support of H.R. 8487, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2022. This bipartisan bill is important for reforming prior authorization (PA) processes within Medicare Advantage (MA).
July 28, 2022
Gov. Tim Walz’s office has appointed three new physicians to the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BMP).
July 28, 2022
The state has begun work on a legislatively mandated study on telehealth practices.
July 21, 2022
Public health expert Denard Cummings, the AMA’s director of equitable healthy system integration, will lead a free online session on how health systems can turn their commitment to racial and health equity into action on September 13, from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
July 21, 2022
Minnesota public health officials reported a record number of overdose deaths in 2021, most of which can be attributed to fentanyl, according to a new report issued July 14 by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
July 21, 2022
The Board of Directors for MEDPAC, the political arm of the MMA, voted to endorse 11 candidates for the upcoming November election.
July 21, 2022
MMA members are invited to vote for 2022 MMA leadership during the month of August. Members will receive a ballot via email to vote on the slate of leadership candidates. The ballot will include background information on the candidates and their statements of interest.
July 21, 2022
Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program will add gummies and chews to its list of delivery methods, beginning August 1.
July 14, 2022
Starting July 16, people facing a mental health crisis can dial 988 to connect to support. The change is part of a nationwide effort to transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a phone number people can more easily remember and access in times of crisis. The shift also includes an online chat feature and new texting option.
July 14, 2022
On July 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule for the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). The MPFS sets physician reimbursement under Medicare and serves as the basis of payment schedules used by most public and private payers.
