More Than a Dozen Healthcare Brands to Exhibit at the MMA Empowering Physicians Conference

August 15, 2024

Along with the humor of Dr. Glaucomflecken, and sessions on medical innovations and negotiating skills, Empowering Physicians Conference-goers will have an array of vendors with which to interact.  

MMA Wins Advocacy Award for Work with U of MN Medical School

August 8, 2024

The MMA recently received an advocacy award for its Health Policy and Advocacy Elective that it created with the University of Minnesota Medical School, which launched in 2021.  

MDH: Time to Talk to Patients about Immunizations

August 8, 2024

With August being National Immunization Awareness Month, it’s time to begin recommending vaccination for the 2024-25 respiratory season, says the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).  

Volunteer Opportunity Available for Minnesota Physicians

August 8, 2024

The state of Minnesota is currently looking for a physician to serve on the Health Care Homes Advisory Committee. 

Physician Well-being Protections Kick in August 1

August 1, 2024

Beginning today (August 1), Minnesota’s health system credentialing applications are prohibited from inquiring about an applicant’s past health conditions.  

3 Measles Cases Confirmed in Metro Area

July 25, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed three measles cases in unvaccinated children this week in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties.  

New Study Details Reasons for Delays in Mental Health Boarding

July 25, 2024

A new study released on July 22 shows that 17% of people being treated for mental health or substance use disorders in Minnesota experienced a discharge delay from inpatient care and that the delays averaged eight days per patient. 

MMA Trustee Named to American Psychiatric Association Board

July 25, 2024

MMA Board of Trustee member Dionne Hart, MD, has been named as a trustee to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Board of Trustees. She is the first Mayo Clinic trained female physician and person of color elected to the board. 

Rainbow Health Announces Closure

July 25, 2024

On July 19, the Board of Directors of Rainbow Health announced that it was closing the organization that for years has provided healthcare to Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community.   

Free Webinar Teaches Clinics How to Bill for Community Health Worker Services

July 25, 2024

On June 5, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) held and recorded a webinar that teaches providers and clinic administrators how to bill for services provided by community health workers (CHWs) in Minnesota.  

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