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MMA to Congress: ACA Repeal Without Replacement is Reckless
The MMA is urging Minnesota's Congressional delegation to take a strong leadership role in ensuring that Minnesota patients remain at the center of all discussions regarding the future of health care reform. Read more here.
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Session's First Bill Calls for Health Care Changes
Right out of the gate, House and Senate Republicans introduced a bill that could significantly impact health care in the state of Minnesota, specifically for patients on the individual insurance market. Read more here.
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A Prescription for Success? 2 Physicians Now in the Senate
Sen. Scott Jensen (R-Chaska), left, recently tweeted a photo of himself and the Legislature's other new physician member, Sen. Matt Klein (DFL-Mendota Heights). Jensen is an independent family practitioner and Klein is a general internist at Hennepin County Medical Center.
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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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Immigrant Health Expert Wins 2016 Shotwell Award
Patricia F. Walker, MD, DTM&H, FASTMH, received the 2016 Shotwell Award at the Jan. 10 Annual Meeting of the Abbott Northwestern Medical Staff. Read more here.
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Volunteers Needed for MMA Policy Council
The MMA is looking to fill two vacancies on the MMA Policy Council. There is an opening for a member from the northeast area of the state and a member who is early in his/her career. The Policy Council, which was created in 2013, is a 40-member group that provides a representative mechanism for obtaining broad member input, feedback and ideas on critical health policy issues facing Minnesota physicians. Members who are interested should contact Janet Silversmith or call 612-362-3763.
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Minnesota One of 8 States to Pilot New Behavioral Health Clinics
Minnesota has been selected as one of the first states to pilot Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, which are designed to offer "one-stop-shop" care for people with mental illness and substance use disorders. Read more here.
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