Top Stories | May 28, 2009 A short, preoperative team briefing prior to cardiac surgery, during which each person on the team speaks about his or her role in the procedure, improves communication and reduces errors and costs, according to a pilot study conducted at Mayo Clinic. The MMA completed its Advocacy Rounds series of legislative wrap up events on Tuesday, but clinics can still contact the MMA to have us come out and give the presentation. Interested? Send us an email. The MMA is providing members ongoing coverage of the key components of the 2008 Health Care Reform Act. Here the a summary of recent events. The MMA is accepting committee applications until July 15. Sign up now and meet other physicians and shape MMA policy. The MMA is seeking four people to serve on the board of the Minnesota Credentialing Collaboration, a new initiative to simplify the credentialing process for physicians and other providers. A recent report from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and the Commonwealth Fund proposes new ways of measuring the quality of pediatric care. The MMA is accepting nominations for awards that will be presented at its annual meeting September 16-18 in Rochester. Nominate a physician today! |