 | | MMA CEO Robert Meiches, M.D., (left) testifies on Medical Assistance expansion. |
MMA Supports Medical Assistance Expansion at Capitol
On Jan. 23, MMA CEO Robert Meiches, M.D., expressed the MMA's support for expanding Medical Assistance while asking lawmakers to adequately pay physicians who participate in the program. |
House Majority Leader to Speak at Day at the Capitol
Rep. Erin Murphy (DFL-St. Paul), the House Majority Leader, will speak at this year's Day at the Capitol event on Feb. 7. Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon had been scheduled to speak but ran into a scheduling conflict. |
NGS to Remain Medicare Vendor for Minnesota
The protests that were filed by two vendors have been dismissed by the Government Accountability Office, it was announced Jan. 16. As a result, National Government Services will retain its award of the Jurisdiction 6 A/B Medicare Administrative Contract by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. |
Discount Available for Members to Attend MMGMA Conference
The Minnesota Medical Group Management Association is offering MMA members the opportunity to attend the MMGMA Winter 2013 Conference scheduled for March 5 and 6 at the St. Paul River Centre for almost half off of the registration price. |
 MMA Member Becomes Fellow with ACHE
Kenneth Flowe, M.D., chief medical officer for Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, has been named a fellow of the American College of Hospital Executives. It represents the highest achievement of professional development in health care management. |
MN Community Measurement Launches Depression Tool
MN Community Measurement, along with Minnesota Health Action Group, has launched a support tool called "Help and Healing" that clinicians can use to help their patients with depression. MNCM President Jim Chase told the Minneapolis Star Tribune the toolkit isn't meant to take the place of professional care, but rather support patients between visits to a physician. Go online for more information. |
Mayo Clinic's Work Environment Recognized by Fortune Magazine
Fortune magazine recently listed Mayo Clinic in Rochester as the 41st best company to work for. Its previous rank had been 71st. |
