Free Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication

June 13, 2024

The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering physicians a comprehensive training series that will introduce them to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).

Medical Innovations to Be Highlighted at Empowering Physicians Conference

June 5, 2024

Have an idea for an app, device or process that could improve how medicine is practiced in Minnesota? The MMA is looking for you.  

State Renames its Center for Health Equity

June 5, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Center for Health Equity, which was created in 2013 to advance health equity, has been elevated to a division within MDH, and will now be known as the Division of Health Equity Strategy and Innovation.

Adverse Health Events Continue to Rise: State Report

May 30, 2024

The number of reportable adverse health events in Minnesota hospitals, licensed ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals increased for the fourth straight year in 2023, according to the latest data released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on May 30. 

Physicians-in-Training: Showcase Your Research at the MMA 2024 Empowering Physicians Conference

May 30, 2024

Medical students, residents, and fellows are encouraged to submit an abstract on their research for possible inclusion in this year’s poster symposium at the MMA’s Empowering Physicians Conference on September 27 at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. 

State Launches Office of American Indian Health

May 30, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) officially launched Minnesota’s statewide Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) at the Capitol on May 29.  

MMA Joins in Amicus Challenging Denial of Malpractice Insurance Coverage

May 23, 2024

The MMA, along with the AMA and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), submitted an amicus or “friend of the court” brief this week in a case before the Minnesota Court of Appeals involving the denial of medical malpractice insurance coverage by MMIC filed by Minnesota physician, James A. Hoffman, MD.   

MMA Advocacy Efforts During Legislative Session Will Lead to Fewer Administrative Hassles for Minnesota Physicians

May 23, 2024

The MMA guided three of its top priorities across the finish line this legislative session. Bills on prior authorization reform, physician well-being, and addressing addiction through harm reduction, now await Gov. Tim Walz’s signature.  

June 13 Forum to Provide Recap of Legislative Session and Its Impact on the Practice of Medicine

May 23, 2024

MMA staff lobbyists will review the recently completed 2024 legislation session and discuss how new legislation will impact physicians and medicine in Minnesota, as part of a virtual physician forum from 6 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 13.    

MMA Board of Trustees Approves Physician Well-being Recommendations   

May 23, 2024

At its May meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive package of recommendations aimed at accelerating physician well-being in Minnesota.  

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