Congenital Syphilis Cases on the Rise; Online Forum Tomorrow
February 1, 2024
On January 25, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported that in 2023 Minnesota witnessed the highest number of congenital syphilis cases in at least 40 years.
Survey Finds Discharge Delays Creating Significant Costs for Minnesota Hospitals
February 1, 2024
A new survey of patient care in Minnesota hospitals released on January 31, has found persistent, ongoing delays in discharges from emergency departments and inpatient care, resulting in tens of thousands of days of unnecessary hospital-level patient care and significant financial losses.
New Condition Added to State’s Newborn Screening Program
February 1, 2024
On January 26, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that it will add Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to the list of conditions for which Minnesota newborns are routinely screened.
MMA Legislative Panel Discusses Homelessness, Street Medicine
February 1, 2024
The MMA hosted a panel in Duluth on January 25 to discuss legislative initiatives including homelessness, street medicine, and harm reduction, ahead of the legislative session kicking off on February 12.
AHRQ Offers Free Program on Antibiotic Use in Telemedicine
February 1, 2024
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is recruiting practices for a no-cost virtual program that promotes appropriate antibiotic use in telemedicine.
Bill to Stop Medicare Cuts Fails, Chance to Fix Delayed Until March
January 25, 2024
A bill that would have eliminated a 3.37% Medicare cut for physicians – a cut that took effect January 1—failed to meet a January 18 congressional budget deadline, Politico reports. According to one congressman who championed the bill, the next likeliest chance to fix the cut won’t be until March.
New Reporting Requirements Could Impact Minnesota Physicians
January 25, 2024
The National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) has notified the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BMP) that it must begin reporting all agreements for corrective action dating back to the beginning of 2020.
MMA Signs AMA Letter Urging Congress to Support New Medicare Bill
January 18, 2024
The MMA joined all state medical societies and dozens of specialty societies in signing an AMA letter that urges Congress to pass a bipartisan bill that would eliminate a 3.37% Medicare cut for physicians that took effect on January 1. The AMA sent the letter to the majority and minority leaders of both chambers on January 17.
House Speaker to Address Physicians' Day at Capitol
January 18, 2024
Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman will be the guest speaker at this year’s Physicians’ Day at the Capitol on February 28.
State Hires News Center for Health Equity Director
January 18, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has hired Odichinma (Odi) Akosionu-DeSouza as its new director of the Center for Health Equity (CHE).
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