Former MMA Board Member Honored by the AMA
June 18, 2026
Former MMA Board Member Dionne Hart, MD, DFAPA, FAPA, CCHP-MH, received the AMA Foundation’s Dr. Debasish Mridha Spirit of Medicine Award on June 6, during the AMA’s annual meeting in Chicago.
Virtual Forum to Discuss Gender-Affirming Care in Minnesota
June 18, 2026
On July 1, the Minnesota Health Equity Community of Practice will host a virtual forum on gender-affirming care in Minnesota.
MMA Staff Help Medical Students Explore the Intersection of Medicine and Health Policy
June 18, 2026
Four members of the MMA staff met with students from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine at the state Capitol in early June to discuss legislative matters.
Free Virtual Training Available on Serious Illness Communication
June 18, 2026
The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering physicians a comprehensive training series in July and August, that will introduce them to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).
MMA Joins Suit Against MultiPlan and Leading Insurance Providers Over Healthcare Price-Fixing
June 11, 2026
The MMA has joined a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) against MultiPlan (recently rebranded to Claritev) and major insurers, including UnitedHealth, Elevance, Humana, Aetna, and Cigna, alleging that they conspired to systematically underpay healthcare practitioners for reimbursements for out-of-network services, which often fail to cover operating costs.
University of Minnesota, UMP and Fairview Finalize Agreement
June 11, 2026
On June 9, the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) and Fairview Health Services finalized an agreement on funding for the university's healthcare programs, including the medical school.
Federal Judge Rules Against $100K H-1B Visa Fee
June 11, 2026
A federal judge on June 8 nixed the Trump administration's $100,000 price tag on new H-1B visas, saying the fee is a tax and that only Congress can create new taxes.
Minnesota E-Health Advisory Committee Seeking Physician Applicants
June 11, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking two physician applicants for its E-Health Advisory Committee. The openings include one physician representative seat, and one physician alternate seat.
Call for Posters to be Displayed at Empowering Physicians 2026
June 11, 2026
The MMA is inviting medical students, residents, and fellows to submit an abstract by July 15 to be considered for a poster presentation at this fall's annual MMA event.
State Launches New Resource to Guide Patients to Non-Opioid Treatments
June 4, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in partnership with Hennepin Healthcare, is launching a new online resource called NOPAIN MN that is geared toward helping Minnesotans manage their pain without opioids.
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