University of Minnesota Regents Approve Agreement for New Medical School Campus
October 19, 2023
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved an agreement on October 13 with CentraCare to create a new medical school campus in St. Cloud.
Group of Allina Health Physicians Vote to Unionize
October 19, 2023
A group of urgent and emergency care physicians and advanced practice professionals at Allina Health have voted 325 to 200 to unionize, as announced on October 13.
MN Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Children’s Hospital in Patient Information Case
October 19, 2023
On October 11, the Minnesota Supreme Court published its opinion in a case that pits the Minnesota Health Records Act (MHRA) against the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
CMS Re-Opens IDR Portal for New Single and Bundled Claims
October 12, 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on October 6 that it has reopened the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) portal for new single and bundled (but not batched) claims.
Online Forum to Address Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare in Minnesota
October 12, 2023
The MMA, in partnership with the University of Minnesota, will present a virtual forum on “Artificial Intelligence and the Minnesota Learning Health System” from noon to 1 pm on Wednesday, October 18.
Commerce Department Seeks Comments on Proposed Health Coverage Mandates
October 12, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has posted a public Request for Information related to this year’s cycle of 62J benefit mandate evaluations. Comments are due by November 20.
AMA is Encouraging Prompt Review of MIPS Information
October 5, 2023
On August 10, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released 2022 MIPS performance feedback, which determines whether physicians will receive a positive, neutral or negative payment adjustment on Medicare services furnished in 2024.
Registration Open for November 6 Implicit Bias Workshop
October 5, 2023
On November 6 from 5 to 7 pm, the MMA will offer a free and open to the public virtual workshop on “Understanding and Mitigating Implicit Bias in Healthcare.”
MDH Report: Adverse Health Events Increased in 2022
October 5, 2023
The number of reportable adverse health events in Minnesota hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals increased in 2022, according to a recent report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
MMA Offering New Member Benefit with Physician Well-Being Program
October 5, 2023
In its ongoing efforts to promote well-being for its members and their families, the MMA is offering discounted pricing for a comprehensive suite of resources created to address career fatigue and promote work/life balance.
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