Physician Volunteers Needed to Serve on State Committees, Councils
May 21, 2026
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is seeking physicians who are interested in serving on various state boards, councils, and committees.
MMA Board Approves 5 Pulse Policies, Hears from Malcolm on HCMC’s Future
May 21, 2026
At its May 16 meeting, the MMA Board of Trustees approved five new policies that went through The Pulse and heard from former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm.
Legislative Session Ends with Positive Outcomes for MMA Priorities
May 21, 2026
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on May 18, with several MMA priority bills passing, and now just await Gov. Tim Walz’s signature before becoming law.
New Residency Program Aimed at Expanding the Rural Physician Pipeline to Open in Staples
May 14, 2026
The University of Minnesota Medical School and Staples, Minn.-based Lakewood Health System are expanding rural physician training in the state with a new residency program.
Sanford, North Memorial Health Announce Plans to Merge Health Systems
May 14, 2026
On May 8, Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and North Memorial Health announced that they have agreed to merge as a single nonprofit health system.
MMA Launches New Member Portal
May 14, 2026
The MMA recently upgraded its member portal to make it more accessible and user-friendly.
White Coats Rally for Gun Violence Prevention
May 14, 2026
Dozens of physicians, physicians-in-training, and other healthcare professionals gathered at the Capitol on May 12 to participate in Protect Minnesota’s "White Coats at the Capitol for Gun Violence Prevention.”
Mayo Clinic’s President and CEO to Step Down in December, Successor to Be Named Later This Year
May 14, 2026
Mayo Clinic announced May 12 that Gianrico Farrugia, MD, its president and CEO since January 2019, will step down at the end of this year.
MMA Priority AI Utilization Review Language Heads to Conference Committee
May 14, 2026
Legislation that would explicitly prohibit health insurance companies from using artificial intelligence (AI) in adverse utilization review decisions continues to have life at the Capitol.
HCMC Support Included in Budget Framework Agreement
May 14, 2026
On May 13, Gov. Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL – St. Paul), House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R – Cold Springs), and House DFL Caucus Leader Zack Stephenson (DFL – Coon Rapids) announced an agreed upon supplemental budget that includes $705 million for hospital stabilization funds for Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).
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