DEA Extends Prescribing Controlled Substances Via Telehealth For 6 Months
May 11, 2023
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is extending the ability for physicians to prescribe controlled substances based on telehealth visits through November 11, 2023. This method had been set to expire when the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended today (May 11).
Firearm Safety Legislation Takes Another Step Towards Passage
May 11, 2023
On May 10, the Judiciary and Public Safety Budget Conference Committee approved a budget agreement that includes two firearm safety policies – universal background checks for firearm exchanges and the authorization of extreme risk protection orders, otherwise known as “red flag” laws.
11 Days to Go, MMA Expects Action on Top Legislative Priorities
May 11, 2023
Minnesota’s Statehood Day (May 11) always marks the nearing of the end for the legislative session in St. Paul. Legislators have fewer than two weeks to wrap up their work ahead of the May 22 adjournment deadline.
Online Forum to Explore Wellbeing on May 10
May 4, 2023
The next MMA Physician Forum will focus on “wellbeing through micro-moments" from noon to 1 pm on Wednesday, May 10.
Volunteers Needed for Health Care Homes Program
May 4, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Health Care Homes (HCH) Program has several openings on its advisory committee.
MMA Bestows Teaching Award to Member
May 4, 2023
On May 3, MMA President Will Nicholson, MD, presented the Exceptional Primary Care Community Faculty Teaching Award to Michael N. Stiffman, MD, at the fifth annual Dean’s Tribute to Excellence in Education event at Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota.
Health and Human Services Conference Committee Starts Deliberations
May 4, 2023
Work began May 3 on reconciling the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Health and Human Services omnibus bill.
Conversion Therapy Ban, Gender-Affirming Care, and RFDA Signed into Law
May 4, 2023
A trio of MMA-supported bills on banning conversion therapy, supporting gender affirming care and protecting reproductive care were signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz on April 27.
House Passes Health Omnibus Bill, Conference Committee Likely Next Week
April 27, 2023
On April 26, the Minnesota House passed the omnibus health and human services budget bill that includes several of MMA’s legislative priorities on a 69-58 vote.
Adult-Use Cannabis Passes Minnesota House, Senate Vote Expected on Friday
April 27, 2023
A bill legalizing adult-use cannabis passed the House floor on April 25 on a 71-59 vote. The Senate is expected to take up its version of the bill on April 28.