MMA explores annual meeting changes
MINNEAPOLIS, December 17, 2009 – The MMA is seeking physicians to serve on a work group that will review and make recommendations about the future of the MMA’s annual meeting.
MMA presidents mentioned in AMA blog
MINNEAPOLIS, September 30, 2009 – AMA President J. James Rohack, M.D., reflected on comments made by Immediate-Past Pesident’s Noel Peterson, M.D., and MMA President Benjamin Whitten, M.D., in a recent blog entry, Payment disparities, our "blame-shame" culture, and a "thank you" to a fine leader.
2009 MMA Annual Meeting Photos
MINNEAPOLIS, September 23, 2009 - The MMA’s 156th Annual Meeting in Rochester was a time for physicians to meet, have some fun, and discuss important health policy issues. Some of the highlights included education sessions, the inauguration of a new president, the election of new offices, the presentation of awards, and speeches by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and AMA President J. James Rohack. Click here to view the 2009 MMA Annual Meeting Photo Slide Show
Klobuchar addresses physicians in Rochester
Rochester, September 18, 2009 – Sen. Amy Klobuchar addressed about 150 physicians at the MMA’s Annual Meeting Friday and said she will push for the Senate to approve Medicare payment reform.
Physicians set policy at annual meeting
ROCHESTER, September 18, 2009 - The MMA’s 156th House of Delegates adjourned Friday after considering about 35 resolutions at the MMA’s Annual Meeting September 16-18 in Rochester.
Doctors honor their peers
ROCHESTER, September 18, 2009 - The MMA presented awards to physicians for their service to patients, the community, and the association at the MMA’s 156th Annual Meeting.
Terence Cahill, M.D., receives Distinguished Service Award
ROCHESTER, September 18, 2009 - Blue Earth family physician Terence Cahill, M.D., on Thursday received the Minnesota Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a colleague by the MMA.
MMA elects new officers
ROCHESTER, September 18, 2009 - The MMA House of Delegates elected or re-elected the following officers Friday for 2009-2010:
Benjamin Whitten, M.D., inaugurated as MMA president
ROCHESTER, September 18, 2009 - During his inaugural address at the MMA’s 156th Annual Meeting Thursday, the MMA’s new president, Benjamin Whitten, M.D., explained that he got involved in organized medicine in 1995 when lawmakers were considering criminal penalties for physicians whose patients suffered bad medical outcomes that might have been prevented.
Klobuchar to speak at MMA Annual Meeting
MINNEAPOLIS, September 10, 2009 - Sen. Amy Klobuchar plans to address the MMA House of Delegates Friday, September 18, at the MMA's 156th Annual Meeting in Rochester.