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.