Survey on Mental Health Care Access Open Through March 1

February 3, 2022

The Minnesota Health Leadership Council, a coalition of public and private employers and community organizations, including the MMA, dedicated to improving mental health care and outcomes, has partnered with NORC at the University of Chicago to create a survey to understand individuals’ experiences in accessing healthcare for mental health and substance use conditions. The MMA urges physicians to participate.

DHS to Solicit Feedback on Rate-Setting for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare

February 3, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will host a virtual session on February 10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. to gather stakeholder feedback on a legislatively mandated analysis of the current rate-setting methodology for all outpatient services in Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.

Commissioner Adds Infectious Disease to Newborn Screening Panel

February 3, 2022

Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm has approved an advisory committee’s recommendation to add congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) to the list of conditions for which Minnesota newborns are routinely screened.

MMA Signs on to Telehealth Support Letter to Congress

February 3, 2022

The MMA joined more than 330 other healthcare organizations in signing a letter to the leaders of Congress urging them to enact "permanent comprehensive telehealth reform."

State Now Reimburses for Counseling Patients in Public Programs on Immunizations

February 3, 2022

As of January 1, Medical Assistance and other Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) are now reimbursing for time spent counseling patients on immunizations.

Dried Cannabis Will Be Available for Patients Starting March 1

February 3, 2022

Patients registered in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program will be eligible to buy smokable dried cannabis from the state’s medical cannabis dispensaries starting March 1.

February 9 Noon-Time Forum to Look at SGLT2 Inhibitors

February 3, 2022

The MMA’s next noon-time forum will examine sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a new 'triple play' for diabetes, cardiovascular and kidney diseases. The forum will take place February 9 from noon to 1 p.m.

Physician Selected to Lead new MDH Health Equity Bureau

February 3, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced February 1 that it is creating a new Health Equity Bureau to be led by a new assistant commissioner, Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD, beginning March 2.

Walz Outlines New Health Initiatives in Supplemental Budget

February 3, 2022

Gov. Tim Walz rolled out his supplemental budget priorities last week, earmarking $2.5 billion for health and safety initiatives.

HHS to Disburse $2B In Provider Relief Funds

January 27, 2022

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on January 25 that it will disburse an additional $2 billion in Provider Relief Fund Phase payments this week.

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