Judge Prevents Aspirus St. Luke’s from Enforcing Non-Compete
February 26, 2026
On February 17, a judge granted a temporary injunction preventing Aspirus St. Luke’s from enforcing a non-compete against a Duluth family physician.
MMA Advocates for Firearm Safety at Recent Committee Hearings
February 26, 2026
The MMA continues to engage in legislative efforts aimed at reducing firearm-related harm and supporting evidence-based public health policies.
Minnesota Among States Suing Federal Government on Vaccines
February 26, 2026
The attorneys general from 15 states, including Minnesota, have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's overhaul of the nation's childhood immunization schedule.
Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Legislation Heard in House Committee
February 26, 2026
Legislation that would prohibit prior authorization (PA) for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment was heard by the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on February 23.
MN Senate Weighs in on Financial Status of Hennepin County Medical Center
February 26, 2026
On February 25, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard a financial update from Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC).
Legislative Session Starts; MMA to Focus on 5 Major Issues
February 19, 2026
State lawmakers returned to St. Paul on February 17 for the second half of the 2025-2026 biennium.
MMA Leaders Testify on Medicaid Cuts
February 19, 2026
On the second day of the legislative session, MMA leadership was already advocating for one of its top priorities - minimizing the harm of federal changes to Medical Assistance (MA).
MMA Priority Bill on AI and Prior Auth Already Moving at the Capitol
February 19, 2026
Legislation to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in prior authorization requirements was heard in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee on February 19.
Public Health Funds in Question After CDC Cancels $38M to Minnesota
February 19, 2026
On February 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that it had cancelled about $38 million in public health investments for Minnesota.
MN Physicians Ask Congress to Restrict Federal Agents at Healthcare Facilities
February 12, 2026
On February 5, the MMA, along with several other physician advocacy groups, sent a letter to the Minnesota Congressional Delegation urging Congress to restrict federal agent activities in or near healthcare facilities and other sensitive locations, and to hold DHS accountable for ensuring that detainees are provided with appropriate medical care, food, water, and other basic human needs.
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