Appeals Panel Hears Oral Arguments on Avera Case

The legal team representing the Avera Marshall Medical Center staff presented oral arguments before a three-judge Minnesota Court of Appeals panel on May 8 in the case of Avera Marshall Medical Center Staff vs. Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center. A ruling is expected within 90 days.

House of Delegates to Vote on its Future, Board Decides

The MMA Board of Trustees voted May 4 to draft a resolution for the 2013 House of Delegates (HOD) to consider this September that would significantly change the MMA's governance structure including eliminating the HOD.

Twin Cities Physicians Discuss Prescription Opioid Abuse in Minneapolis

Nearly two-thirds of the physicians attending a May 2 forum on the topic said they would like tips for communicating with patients about non-opioid treatment options as well as an evidence-based protocol for opioid prescribing.

Cancer Alliance Seeks Member Physician for Committee

The Minnesota Cancer Alliance is looking for an MMA member to serve a three-year term on its steering committee.

Financial Planning for Residents and Fellows in Rochester

A free, two-hour seminar, "Financial Planning and Debt Strategies for Young Physicians," will be offered on May 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Geffen Auditorium, Gonda Building, subway level, Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The seminar will help young physicians understand how to rein in student loan debt and begin a disciplined financial planning program. Spouses/guests are welcome and a light dinner will offered. For more information or to register, click here.

Resolutions for House of Delegates Due July 12

All resolutions for this year's Annual Meeting must be submitted by July 12. Late resolutions will be considered only if of a truly urgent nature. If you have any questions about submitting a resolution, contact the MMA Annual Meeting office. Additional information can also be found on the Annual Meeting page. This year's meeting takes place Sept. 20-21 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest (formerly known as the Northland Inn) in Brooklyn Center.

In an effort to combat prescription opioid abuse, California lawmakers are considering taking power away from their medical review board and giving it to the state's attorney general's office. Could it happen in Minnesota?

In the latest edition of Insights, Will Nicholson, M.D., secretary-treasurer of MEDPAC's board of directors, makes the case for why more physicians should become politically active.

PAD: Shining light on a neglected condition

Perhipheral artery disease has been long underappreciated. But researchers are working to change that.