Top Stories | 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. There is still time to sign up and attend as a delegate! The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) announced this week its revised facility and professional payment rates for vaginal deliveries and uncomplicated Cesarean sections. The change will take effect October 1, 2009. President Barack Obama made a concession to physicians in his health care reform speech Wednesday night when he called for states to move forward with tort reform pilot projects. MN Community Measurement is seeking physician comments on a proposed set of quality measures for managing the ongoing care of patients with asthma. The MMA’s 156th House of Delegates will consider about 35 resolutions at this year’s annual meeting September 16-18 in Rochester. The proposed resolutions range from supporting enactment of an "apology law" to making vitamin D deficiency a top public health priority. MMA Members are welcome to provide comments on the resolutions. Epocrates has launched a new application that provides clinical information about hundreds of over-the-counter (OTC) products. MMA members receive a discounted rate when purchasing Epocrates products. |