MMA updates gift and conflict of interest policy
MINNEAPOLIS, January 28, 2010 - The MMA Board of Trustees Saturday updated the MMA's policy stance regarding gifts and conflicts of interest between providers and pharmaceutical, medical device, or medical equipment manufacturers.
MMA releases statewide form for life-sustaining orders
MINNEAPOLIS, January 21, 2010 - The MMA has been instrumental in developing a standardized Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form that can be used for patients diagnosed with serious illnesses throughout Minnesota.
MN Board of Medical Practice has a vacancy
MINNEAPOLIS, November 5, 2009 - There is an immediate at-large opening for a physician member on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
'Red flags' Rule enforcement delayed
MINNEAPOLIS,July 30, 2009 - The Federal Trade Commission has pushed back the deadline for enforcing the red flags rules to November 1. The purpose of the three month delay is to give small businesses and other creditors more time to implement the rules.
MN court ruling favors physicians
MINNEAPOLIS, July 8, 2009 - The Minnesota court of appeals ruled favorably for physicians in the case, Losen, et al v. Allina, et al. The MMA, along with Fairview Health Services, recognized the importance of this case and filed a joint amicus brief with the court last December.
Payments scheduled in $131 million Blue Cross lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS, July 6, 2009 - Some physicians and other providers are scheduled to receive settlement payments in July as part of a $131 million class action lawsuit against numerous Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans.
Court hears immunity case
MINNEAPOLIS, May 21, 2009 - On May 12, a three-judge panel of the Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments in a case about whether physicians have immunity under the Minnesota Civil Commitment Act after discharging a psychiatric patient who later harms someone.
Bad info causes prescribing confusion
MINNEAPOLIS, February 12, 2009 – A state snafu has created confusion about whether doctors can electronically prescribe schedule III and IV drugs, but the bottom line is that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) does not allow it.
MMA files brief in immunity case
MINNEAPOLIS, January 15, 2009 - The MMA filed an amicus brief in December with the Minnesota Court of Appeals in a case addressing whether or not physicians have immunity under the Minnesota Civil Commitment Act after discharging a psychiatric patient who later harms someone.
MMA to file an amicus brief in case regarding physician immunity
MINNEAPOLIS, November 6, 2008—The MMA will file an amicus brief with the Minnesota court of appeals in a case addressing whether or not physicians have immunity for reasonably discharging a patient who later harmed family members.