Anti-Retaliation Bill Would Allow Nurses to Refuse Care; Puts Patient Safety at Risk
April 11, 2024
Patients could be refused care if a bill making its way through the legislature becomes law.
Controversy Flares Up Over the Governance of Hennepin Healthcare System
April 11, 2024
Concerns have been raised over the governance of Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS), also known as Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), regarding the current Hennepin Healthcare System board’s investment in nursing salaries and benefits.
Legislation to Create Commission for Equitable Health Care Services Heard in Senate Committees
April 11, 2024
Legislation that would establish a Commission for Equitable Health Care Services in Minnesota was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee on April 9.
Legislation to Maximize GME Funding Heard in House and Senate Committees
April 11, 2024
A bill that would restructure the funding stream for the Minnesota graduate medical education (GME) system to help ensure steady funding for the state’s physicians-in-training was heard in the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on April 9.
MMA Voices Concerns with Senate Scope of Practice Legislation
April 4, 2024
Both the House and Senate are currently creating omnibus bills that deal with scope of practice issues.
Data: More Have Healthcare Coverage in State, But More Go Without Care Due to Cost
April 4, 2024
New data released on April 3 by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) provides both good and bad news regarding health insurance coverage in Minnesota.
MMA Releases Inclusive Communication Guide for Language That Promotes Equity
April 4, 2024
As part of its commitment to promoting an anti-racist culture in medicine, the MMA has developed an Inclusive Communications Guide, which is now available online.
MMA Foundation Invites Applications for Its Scholarship Programs
April 4, 2024
Physicians-in-training currently have three scholarship programs available through the MMA Foundation.
MMA Mentorship Program Looking for Mentors from Backgrounds Underrepresented in Medicine
April 4, 2024
The MMA Mentorship Program is designed to support physicians-in-training as they explore a career in medicine. Mentorship has also been shown to promote and maintain fulfillment in medicine.
Legislature Releases Budget Targets, Goes on Break until April 2
March 28, 2024
On March 22, House and Senate leaders, and Gov. Tim Walz agreed to add $477.5 million to the 2024-2025 biennial budget and another $62.7 million for the next fiscal biennium. Just under $5 million of the new spending this biennium will be for health and human services.
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