AMA Releases Summary and Analysis of 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

November 20, 2025

On November 14, the AMA released a comprehensive Summary and Analysis of the 2026 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule and Quality Payment Program Final Rule.  

MMA Foundation Sponsors Gillette Children’s Medical Discovery Day for Youth

November 20, 2025

On November 15, the MMA Foundation helped inspire Minnesota’s next generation of healthcare leaders by sponsoring Gillette Children’s “Medical Discovery Day for Youth”—a hands-on, community-driven event designed to open doors for students from all backgrounds. 

MMA Board of Trustees Sets Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session

November 13, 2025

At its November 8 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved a list of priorities that aim to make Minnesota the best place to practice and Minnesotans the healthiest in the nation.  

University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview Announce Deal

November 13, 2025

The years-long saga between the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview took another twist this week as Fairview and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) announced a separate 10-year deal without the university's approval. 

Physicians Sought for Minnesota Drug Formulary Committee

November 13, 2025

The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is accepting applications for two open physician seats on the Minnesota Drug Formulary Committee. 

Infant Formula Recalled in Wake of Botulism Outbreak

November 13, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states, including at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. 

MDH Applies for Federal Rural Health Transformation Program

November 6, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced November 6 that it has submitted a comprehensive application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for participation in the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). 

Allina Health Physicians Stage One-Day Strike

November 6, 2025

A group of Allina Health physicians held a one-day strike to protest working conditions on November 5 at various Allina locations in Minnesota. 

MMA Helps Lead Panel Discussion on Firearm Safety at NAMI-Minnesota State Conference

November 6, 2025

The MMA helped facilitate a panel discussion on firearm safety at NAMI-Minnesota's annual state conference on November 1 in St. Paul.   

CMS Releases Final Rule for 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

November 6, 2025

On October 31, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).  

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