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MMA Urges Lawmakers to Leave Health Care Access Fund Alone
On Jan. 3, the MMA sent a letter to Gov. Mark Dayton and the four legislative leaders urging them to avoid using the Health Care Access Fund to solve the crisis within the individual health insurance market. Read more here.
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Start of New Legislative Session Brings With It Many Questions
With the 2017 legislative session kicking off Jan. 3, it brings with it a lot of uncertainty. The Republicans control both the House and Senate now, but Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and his veto pen mean that compromise will likely be needed to make progress. Read more here.
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Medicare MIPS Credits Available for CMS Study Participation
Clinicians and groups eligible for Medicare's Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) can receive full credit in 2017 in the Clinical Practice Improvement Activities domain (worth 15 points) by participating in a study on quality measure data collection and reporting processes. Applications for the study will be accepted through Jan. 31. Read more here.
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Registration Now Open for Day at the Capitol
Physicians and physicians-in-training can now register for the MMA's annual Day at the Capitol event, taking place on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The afternoon event is a great opportunity to interact directly with lawmakers and advocate for pro-medicine legislation. This year's event also provides the chance to see the newly refurbished Capitol building. For more information, visit www.mnmed.org/DAC2017.
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Confused about Telehealth Billing Requirements?
Click here to review an extensive summary and list of resources on telehealth compiled by Minnesota's Administrative Uniformity Committee.
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Action Required: Members Asked to Vote on Proposed Bylaws Changes
MMA members should have received an email earlier this week asking them to vote on several bylaw changes created by the House of Delegates this past September. Members are being asked to vote by Jan. 15 on whether the proposed changes reflect the intent of Resolution 1, not to vote for or against the governance changes. Contact Dave Renner with questions.
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