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Letter Asks Congress to Transition to Better Medicare Program

The MMA, along with the AMA, more than 60 health care organizations, and the other state medical associations, sent a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to follow a set of principles as they transition from the Sustainable Growth Rate to a higher performing Medicare program.

Social Media MedicalMayo Releases Book on Social Media and Health Care
The Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media has released "Bringing the Social Media Revolution to Health Care," a new book aimed at helping health care professionals use social media tools to promote health, fight disease and improve health care.
 

Mayo Releases Book on Social Media and Health Care 

The Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media has released "Bringing the Social Media Revolution to Health Care," a new book aimed at helping health care professionals use social media tools to promote health, fight disease and improve health care.

DHS Names New State Medicaid Director

Carol Backstrom, a former assistant to the health commissioner in the Pawlenty administration, is returning to Minnesota as state Medicaid director. She will begin work at the Department of Human Services on Nov. 5.

FDA Expands List of Suspicious NECC Products

On Oct. 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an updated MedWatch safety alert on the ongoing meningitis outbreak associated with products distributed by New England Compounding Pharmacy.

Member Advantage Adds Linen and Apparel Service

The MMA and Twin Cities Medical Society, through their subsidiary Member Advantage, have chosen AmeriPride Services as their preferred linen and apparel vendor. With 12 service centers across Minnesota, AmeriPride Services is able to service multi-location health care customers with local service professionals. To learn more about the discount program available to members click here.

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