Free Firearm Safety Webinars for Physicians Offered on October 24 and November 8
October 19, 2023
MMA members are encouraged to attend one of two free, hour-long webinars to learn about firearm safety.
Social Drivers of Health in MN to be Discussed at Virtual Event
October 19, 2023
As part of the Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice (CoP), Stratis Health will present key findings from its project on health-related social needs assessments and referrals on November 15 from 1 to 2 pm.
HHS Continues to Work on Transition of Paxlovid to Commerical Market
October 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on October 13 that HHS and Pfizer have reached an agreement that will transition Paxlovid, the COVID-19 therapeutic, to the commercial market.
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.
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