National Infant Immunization Week is Ideal Time to Promote Vaccines
April 25, 2024
National Infant Immunization Week, April 22-29, is the perfect time to remind families to get children caught up on the vaccines they missed during the pandemic.
Summit on Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Set for June 13
April 25, 2024
The Gillette Children's Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Learning Collaborative Summit will be held on June 13 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in St. Cloud.
Comedian/Ophthalmologist, Dr. Glaucomflecken, to Headline Empowering Physicians Conference
April 18, 2024
Social media star Dr. Glaucomflecken (aka William E. Flanary, MD) will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Empowering Physicians Conference on Friday, September 27 at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis.
Prior Authorization Reform Included in House Omnibus Bill, but Not in Senate Version
April 18, 2024
The MMA’s chief legislative priority relating to prior authorization reform has been included in the House Health omnibus bill, which was released on April 17.
House Committee Holds Informational Hearing on Private Equity in Healthcare
April 18, 2024
On April 8, the House Commerce Committee held an informational hearing on legislation that would prohibit private equity companies and real estate investment trusts from acquiring or increasing control over providers of healthcare services.
Final Legislative Deadline Looms Next Week
April 11, 2024
April 19 marks the final committee deadline for this year’s legislative session. By this date, committees must act favorably on major appropriation and finance bills.
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.
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