One of the biggest Annual Conferences in recent memory is just two weeks away. Nearly 200 physicians, students and residents have signed up for the event taking place Sept. 25 and 26 at the Doubletree by Hilton Park Place in St. Louis Park. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear two of the country's leading health care futurists, earn CME and participate in policy discussions on 10 intriguing topics. Click on the following links to see the event program and to register.

According to two unscientific polls, State Fair-goers are strongly supportive of legislative efforts to increase the rate of vaccinated children. Read more here. 

This fall, the Minnesota Department of Human Services is launching a new initiative called the State Opioid Oversight Project and the department is looking for physician input to shape policy, potentially shape future legislation, and organize the community to address Minnesota's opioid abuse issue. Read more here. 

MMA physicians are encouraged to get active in the MMA by joining one of its standing committees. Several currently have openings including Public Health, Membership and Communications, Quality, and Finance and Audit. Read more here. 

Only a few weeks remain before the new ICD-10 codes go into effect. Are you ready? Visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website for information on how to prepare for the Oct. 1 deadline. CMS and the AMA recently released FAQs on ICD-10.