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.
MMA Physician Wellness Legislation Heard in Senate Judiciary Committee
March 28, 2024
An MMA priority bill to improve physician wellness went before its second Senate committee on March 27.
Firearm Safety Legislation Moving in Both House and Senate
March 28, 2024
Several MMA-supported firearm safety bills are working their way through the Capitol.
MMA Offering Discounted Pricing on Opioid Prescribing Training to Fulfill DEA Requirement
March 28, 2024
As of June 27, 2023, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license holders, upon initial registration or renewal, are required to complete at least eight hours of training in the treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Physician Specializing in Rare Diseases Sought by State Agency
March 28, 2024
The Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) is looking for a physician licensed and practicing in the state with experience researching, diagnosing, or treating rare diseases. The three-year term begins in January 2025.
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