Registration Now Open for 2024-2025 MN Physician Leadership Institute
May 2, 2024
Registration for the 2024-2025 cohort of the MMA’s Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MNPLI) is now open.
MMA Bestows Teaching Award to Family Physician and Dedicated Preceptor
May 2, 2024
On May 1, MMA President Laurel Ries, MD, presented the Exceptional Primary Care Community Faculty Teaching Award to Kelsey Leonardsmith, MD, at the sixth-annual Dean’s Tribute to Excellence in Education event at the Bell Museum in St. Paul.
2024 MMA Awards: Nominations Are Now Open
May 2, 2024
Members are encouraged to nominate their peers, medical students, residents/fellows, and advocacy champions for one of the MMA’s annual awards. Visit the MMA website to make a nomination by June 28.
Report: Physician Shortfall Could be up to 86K in 12 Years
May 2, 2024
The physician shortage may be worse than first anticipated, according to projections released in March by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Legislature Gears Up for Its Final Month
April 25, 2024
State lawmakers have 25 days before they are required to adjourn the 2024 legislative session.
Prior Authorization Reform Has Bipartisan Support, but is it Too Expensive?
April 25, 2024
The MMA’s top priority to reduce the use of prior authorization for a limited list of services continues to have bipartisan support at the Legislature. However, it is running into challenges with the cost of the reforms.
May 15 Webinar to Discuss Best Practices for Communicating About Health Equity
April 25, 2024
The MMA will host a webinar on “Best Practices for Communicating about Health Equity” on May 15 at 7 pm.
Change Healthcare Making Progress on Restoring Services After Cyberattack
April 25, 2024
On April 22, UnitedHealth Group provided an update regarding Change Healthcare’s progress on restoring services impacted by the cyberattack it sustained in February.
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.
Rural Health Advisory Committee to Include 2 MMA Members
April 25, 2024
On April 19, Gov. Tim Walz announced appointments to the state’s Rural Health Advisory Committee (RHAC), which advises the Commissioner of Health and other state agencies on rural health issues.
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