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.
February 12, 2026
The Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP), in collaboration with the AMA announced on February 10 the start of a structured, evidence-based review process to assess vaccine safety and effectiveness for the 2026–27 respiratory virus season.
February 12, 2026
On February 9, it was reported that the Trump administration plans to pull back $600 million in public health funding to Minnesota, California, Colorado, and Illinois.
February 12, 2026
Former state senator and Watertown physician Scott Jensen, MD, announced on February 9 that he was ending his campaign for governor and will instead run for state auditor.
February 12, 2026
The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) is offering physicians a comprehensive training series that will introduce them to serious illness communication and to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG).
February 5, 2026
On February 3, President Trump signed into law a federal budget deal that includes eight notable wins for physicians.
February 5, 2026
Stratis Health and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Long COVID Program have released a new evidence-informed tool to support providers in educating patients about Long COVID and related conditions.
February 5, 2026
At a time when patients may fear traveling for care, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) reminds physicians that they can bill Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare for evaluation and management (E/M) services provided in patients’ homes.
January 30, 2026
Nearly four dozen physician leaders, physicians-in-training and legislators urgently called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to allow unimpeded access to care for all Minnesotans.
January 30, 2026
On January 26, the MMA submitted a formal comment in opposition to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule that would prohibit the use of federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funds for select gender-affirming healthcare services provided to minors.
