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HHS Conference Committee Releases Budget, Now On to the Governor
On May 1, the Health and Human Services budget conference committee released its agreed-to language between the House and Senate, which was developed over the weekend without public input. Now, negotiations will begin with Gov. Mark Dayton. Read more here.
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MMA Supports Bill to Raise Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco to 21
Five state senators introduced a bill on May 3 that recommends raising the minimum legal sale age for tobacco products from 18 to 21. This follows the City of Edina's vote on May 2 to do the same within city limits. Read more here.
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Health Care Reform Forum Now Available Online
For those who missed last week's health care reform forum, the MMA is making the entire event available online. Local and national experts discuss what repeal and replacement of the ACA means for how medicine is practiced in Minnesota. Click here to access the recording.
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Pro Vaccine Measure Fails to Move Forward on House Floor
On May 1, Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced a bill to provide $500,000 in grants to promote culturally competent vaccination education in communities with low immunization rates. In an effort to expedite action on the bill, she attempted to use a procedural motion to bring the bill to immediate consideration by the House. It didn't work. Read more here.
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2 Physicians Honored for Preceptor Work
Two primary care physicians, who are active preceptors for medical students in the Twin Cities, were honored on May 3 at the University of Minnesota Medical School's Dean's Tribute to Excellence in Education event held at the Weisman Art Museum. Read more here.
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Nominations Now Open for 2017 MMA Annual Awards
Members are encouraged to nominate their peers, medical students and advocacy champions for one of MMA's four annual awards. Visit the MMA website to make a nomination by June 30. Read more here.
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Register Now for MMA's 4 Free Physicians' Socials
Registration is open for the MMA's free physicians' socials being held this spring in the Twin Cities, Rochester, the St. Cloud area and Duluth. Read more here.
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Writing/Photo Contest Deadlines Extended to May 15
There's still time to enter the Minnesota Medicine writing and photography contests! Physicians (practicing and retired), residents, fellows and medical students are all eligible to submit poems, essays, short stories or photographs. Read more here.
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Nominating Process for MMA Officers Continues
The nominating process is open for MMA president-elect, trustees and AMA delegate/alternate delegates and will close May 19. Read more here.
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Sept. 23: 2017 Annual Conference (Rochester)
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