April 21, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released new data on April 21 showing mixed news regarding health insurance coverage in Minnesota during 2021. While actions taken by state officials helped drop the state’s uninsured rate to the lowest level ever measured, racial disparities in coverage worsened.
April 21, 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the opening of an online portal to be used for the Independent Dispute Resolution Process (IDR) under the No Surprises Act.
April 21, 2022
The MMA will host another noon-time physician forum on April 27 on the topic of “Cultivating Mindfulness and Resilience: Everyday Tips and Approaches.”
April 21, 2022
The Senate Finance Committee passed the Senate version of the omnibus Health and Human Services bill on April 19. The health portion of the omnibus bill, SF 4198, was merged with the human services omnibus bill, SF 4410, and passed to the general orders for a future floor vote.
April 21, 2022
Operating margins for Minnesota hospitals and health systems sharply declined in 2020, with 33 hospitals and health systems reporting financial losses for the year, according to a report released April 19 by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA).
April 14, 2022
On April 19 and May 9, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will host "Community Conversations" about building racial equity into Minnesota’s Medicaid program for U.S.- born Black Minnesotans.
April 14, 2022
On April 12, the MMA asked members to send Action Alerts to their state senator and representative, urging them to support certain items in the House health and human services omnibus bill.
April 14, 2022
On May 24 at 7 p.m. the MMA will host another free, two-hour live webinar on the topic of implicit bias called “Uncover how implicit bias is affecting the way you practice.”
April 14, 2022
A new Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) report confirms that workforce shortages are taking a toll on the state’s healthcare professionals.
April 14, 2022
On April 7, Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order that launched a new interagency subcabinet and advisory council to combat the opioid and addiction epidemic in Minnesota.
