Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm Announces Retirement
November 17, 2022
On November 16, Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm announced that she will retire from her position.
Sanford and Fairview Announce Intent to Merge
November 17, 2022
Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services announced on November 15 that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine and create a new health system that would operate under the Sanford name.
Two MMA Members Receive Rural Health Awards
November 10, 2022
As part of National Rural Health Day on November 17, the Minnesota Rural Health Association, the Duluth-based National Rural Health Resource Center and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are presenting the 2022 Minnesota Rural Health Awards.
MMA Urges Minnesotans to Get COVID-19 Booster, Flu Shots Before the Holidays
November 10, 2022
The MMA sent out a press release to media outlets across the state on November 7, urging all eligible Minnesotans to get their COVID-19 booster and seasonal flu shot.
MMA Advocates for National Telehealth Policy
November 10, 2022
The MMA joined a coalition of healthcare organizations in a letter to Congressional leaders to extend "pandemic flexibilities to offer telehealth through 2024.”
CDC Issues Updated Recommendations on Prescribing Opioids for Pain
November 10, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommendations for clinicians providing pain care for adult outpatients with short- and long-term pain and removed dose limits that have led to forced tapering for patients with chronic pain.
MMA Board Votes on 2023 Legislative Priorities
November 10, 2022
The MMA’s Board of Trustees met on November 5 to discuss the MMA’s legislative priorities. Because the meeting was held prior to the recent elections, the board acknowledged that these will be reviewed and updated as needed.
Walz Re-elected, Senate Flips to DFL Control
November 10, 2022
Democrats were the big winners in Tuesday’s election, including flipping control of the Senate from a Republican to Democratic majority, and the election of three DFL physicians - Matt Klein, MD, Kelly Morrison, MD, and Alice Mann, MD.
State Committees and Councils Seeking Physicians to Fill Vacancies
November 3, 2022
Several volunteer opportunities for physicians are now available through the Secretary of State’s website.
MMA to Host Conversations on Race to Promote Health Equity
November 3, 2022
Next week, the MMA will host the second session in the Conversations on Race and Equity (CORE) series, which provides a virtual space for physicians to discuss topics related to anti-racism, implicit bias, and cultural humility.
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