Bill to Stop Medicare Cuts Fails, Chance to Fix Delayed Until March

January 25, 2024

A bill that would have eliminated a 3.37% Medicare cut for physicians – a cut that took effect January 1—failed to meet a January 18 congressional budget deadline, Politico reports. According to one congressman who championed the bill, the next likeliest chance to fix the cut won’t be until March. 

New Reporting Requirements Could Impact Minnesota Physicians

January 25, 2024

The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) has notified the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BMP) that it must begin reporting all agreements for corrective action dating back to the beginning of 2020.  

MMA Signs AMA Letter Urging Congress to Support New Medicare Bill

January 18, 2024

The MMA joined all state medical societies and dozens of specialty societies in signing an AMA letter that urges Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that would eliminate a 3.37% Medicare cut for physicians that took effect on January 1. The AMA sent the letter to the majority and minority leaders of both chambers on January 17. 

House Speaker to Address Physicians' Day at Capitol

January 18, 2024

Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman will be the guest speaker at this year’s Physicians’ Day at the Capitol on February 28. 

State Hires News Center for Health Equity Director

January 18, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has hired Odichinma (Odi) Akosionu-DeSouza as its new director of the Center for Health Equity (CHE).  

February 2 Virtual Forum to Discuss the Rise of Congenital Syphilis in Minnesota

January 18, 2024

The MMA and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will present a virtual forum on “Rising Congenital Syphilis in Minnesota: A Special Briefing for Health Care Providers” from noon to 1 pm on February 2, as part of the MMA’s Physician Forums series.    

New Law Helps Minnesotans with Rare Diseases Access More Specialists

January 11, 2024

As of January 1, Minnesota patients with rare diseases will have better access to appropriate specialists who may be out-of-network.  

MMA Foundation Awards First MCAT® Fee Relief Grant

January 11, 2024

Kina Msuya, a pre-med student at St. Olaf College, is the MMA Foundation’s (MMAF) first MCAT® Fee Relief grant recipient.  

AMA Offers Guidance on Why and How Orgs Must Prioritize Physician Well-being

January 11, 2024

If you are considering strategies to help you thrive at work, the AMA has curated a series of toolkits, videos, podcasts, and ready-to-use tools to help you create positive change in your practice.

State Launches New Recuperative Care Program

January 4, 2024

On January 1, the Minnesota Department of Human Services launched its new Recuperative Care program that covers medical care and support services to Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) members who are experiencing homelessness and are unable to recover from a physical illness, but don't need to be hospitalized.  

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