Beware: Scammers are Posing as Board of Medical Practice Reps
August 25, 2022
Scammers continue to harass Minnesota physicians by making phone calls that appear to be coming from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BMP).
Minnesota’s Delegation on Recess; Now is a Great Time to Connect
August 25, 2022
The halls of Congress have emptied as the August recess is in full swing in the nation's Capital. As members head home, now is the perfect time to engage with Minnesota’s congressional delegation about upcoming issues, such as looming cuts to physician Medicare payments and working to fix the cumbersome prior authorization (PA) process.
New Inflation Reduction Act Includes Several Healthcare Issues
August 18, 2022
A new law signed by President Biden earlier this week will profoundly affect how medicine is practiced in the U.S.
International Expert to Discuss Human Systems Dynamics in the Context of COVID-19 at Annual Conference
August 18, 2022
A lead thinker in the world of complexity science, and founder of the field of human systems dynamics, Glenda Eoyang, PhD, HSDP, will close out this year’s Annual Conference with her session on “Healing Healthcare: Adaptive Capacity for Doctors and Leaders.”
MMA Urges Congress to Act to Stop Systemic Medicare Payment Cuts
August 11, 2022
The MMA is once again urging Congress to take action before the end of the year to reform the Medicare payment system and stop the cycle of constant physician payment cuts.
Noontime Forum to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Surveillance System
August 11, 2022
The MMA will host a physician forum at noon on Wednesday, August 17, that will discuss the clinician's role in the COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Surveillance System. This forum will be held in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
MMA Receives National Awards for Health Equity Initiatives
August 11, 2022
The MMA recently received two 2022 Profiles of Excellence Awards from the American Association of Medical Society Executives (AAMSE) for its work on health equity.
Annual Conference to Examine COVID-19 Pandemic, Both Past and Future
August 4, 2022
This year’s MMA Annual Conference, which will take place September 23 from 1 to 6 pm at the Union Depot in downtown St. Paul, will focus on: “The COVID-19 Pandemic: Learning from the past and looking to the future.”
MDH Releases First Report on Maternal Mortality in Minnesota
August 4, 2022
On August 4, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released its first-ever Minnesota Maternal Mortality Report, which examined maternal deaths during or within one year of pregnancy from 2017 to 2018.
Patient Safety Suffered During COVID-19, MDH Report Finds
August 4, 2022
Reportable adverse events and instances of patient harm rose in 2021 during the past year-long reporting period in Minnesota hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and community behavioral health hospitals, according to a new report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
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