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The AMA’s annual meeting, June 6-11 in Chicago, reinforced the importance of physician advocacy efforts on behalf of their patients and the practice of medicine. Read on for advocacy highlights: mnmed.org/news-and-publi…

The MMA invites medical students, residents, and fellows to submit an abstract by August 15 to be considered for a poster presentation at this fall's annual membership event. Learn more here: mnmed.org/EPC25/poster-s…

After meeting for the past year, the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Jails workgroup has released its interim report. The final report and recommendations are expected to be completed this fall. More info can be found here: ow.ly/rtbp50W9egq

Join us tomorrow, Monday, June 23, from 5 to 6 pm for the next MMA Physician Forum! “Adapting to Change: What Minnesota Physicians and their Patients Need to Know About Shifting Immunization Policies” To register: ow.ly/mHwT50WelAW

Physicians can now preview their 2023 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance information as it will appear later this year on the compare tool on the Medicare site and in the Provider Data Catalog (PDC). For additional info and links: ow.ly/tfLU50WelEi

⏱️ Act now! Register before June 30 and save on enrollment fees for the 2025-2026 cohort of the MMA’s Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MNPLI). Register here: mnpli.org

🔬 Decades of experience and hundreds of rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific studies have consistently shown that vaccines are safe and are a critical tool against the spread of diseases. Remember to check that your family’s immunization records are up to date!

The Treat Yourself First campaign encourages early intervention and promotes mental health support services for all Minnesota healthcare workers. treatyourselffirst.org #EndTheStigma #GetHelp #TreatYourselfFirst

The Center for Advancing Serious Illness Communication (CASIC) offers physicians a comprehensive training series on serious illness communication and the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG). Review the training schedule here: ow.ly/bTTS50Wi5vA

The MMA joined nearly 100 other state medical associations and healthcare advocacy groups in a joint letter urging HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to “immediately reinstate” the members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). mnmed.org/news-and-publi…

🩺 Become a physician leader! 🩺 Register for the 2025-2026 cohort of the MMA’s Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MNPLI). mnpli.org

The Treat Yourself First campaign aims to end the fear and stigma that many healthcare professionals experience when in need of mental health services and support. treatyourselffirst.org #EndTheStigma #GetHelp #TreatYourselfFirst

An update on advocacy efforts from MMA President Edwin Bogonko, MD, MBA.

Take a look at the current landscape of AI regulations, the practical applications of generative AI, and the crucial role of provider oversight in ensuring patient safety. copic.com/resource/ai-in…

MMA members, staff, family and friends all gathered to wish Dave Renner, now former MMA director of advocacy, a bon voyage as he launched into retirement. We wish him all the best as he spends more time with his grandchildren and perfecting his golf game. ⛳

With the passage of President Trump’s budget bill, many in healthcare are wondering how it will affect the practice of medicine in the United States, and how it will impact the health of Minnesotans. Read on for a breakdown of Medicaid provisions: mnmed.org/news-and-publi…

The Robbinsdale-based Annex Teen Clinic is seeking physician volunteers to help advance its mission of providing inclusive, community-based sexual healthcare to Minnesota youth. For more information or to find additional volunteer opportunities: mnmed.org/news-and-publi…

The Advocacy Champion for July is Tyler Winkelman, MD, MSc, the division director of general internal medicine with Hennepin Healthcare and co-director of the Health, Homelessness, and Criminal Justice Lab HHRI. mnmed.org/advocacychampi… #PublicHealth #AdvocacyChampion

The MMA has submitted a formal comment in opposition to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule that would dramatically restrict states’ ability to impose Medicaid provider taxes on insurance companies. mnmed.org/news-and-publi…

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison met with the MMA Board of Trustees at its July 14 meeting and offered to regularly engage with the group to discuss the state’s healthcare issues. Read more on the meeting here: mnmed.org/news-and-publi…