Bipartisan Team Announces Bill for State-Based Exchange
The MMA was encouraged when word came that a bipartisan group of state lawmakers were supporting legislation that would create a state-based health insurance exchange, which is mandated by the Affordable Care Act of 2010. |
Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson announced Jan. 8 that she and other DHS representatives will travel to Washington, D.C. to attempt to convince Medicaid officials to allow Minnesota flexibility and access to the funding available under the Basic Health Plan option of the Affordable Care Act. |
MMA Promotes Prescription Opioid Task Force Work to State's Media
On Jan. 9, the MMA distributed a press release regarding the formation of its Prescription Opioid Management Advisory Task Force to media outlets throughout the state. To view the release, click here. |
Have you Renewed Your MMA Membership Yet?
Start the new year right by renewing your membership to the MMA. You don't want to miss any of your valuable MMA benefits - see the variety of programs that MMA offers to you and your clinic.
Not a member? Now's the time to join. Support the association that represents all Minnesota physicians at the legislature, on regulatory advisory groups, with health plans and in the courts. Be sure to check out our two new individual and group discount programs. For more information, go to our membership website. |
A Comprehensive Source on Health Care Reform
As Minnesota moves forward creating its own health insurance exchange this year, physicians might be curious to see how the other states are progressing. We recently discovered a website called State Reforum, which refers to itself as "an online network for health reform implementation." |
Lt. Gov. to Speak at Day at the Capitol 
