[MMA News Now, September 2, 2010] The MMA, along with the Minnesota Hospital Association and the American Medical Association filed an amicus brief Monday in a case that could allow insurance companies to deny claims strictly on insignificant procedural grounds.

[MMA News Now, September 1, 2010] Robert Meiches, M.D., CEO of the Minnesota Medical Associationtatement, Julie Brunner, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans, and Lawrence Massa, president of the Minnesota Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday in response to Gov. Tim Pawlenty's actions to hinder the state's ability to receive federal health care dollars.

[MMA News Now, September 1] The MMA is urging Minnesota’s U.S. Senators, Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, to vote against amendment 4531 to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act. This amendment, which is being sponsored by Senator Mike Johanns, would slash most of the funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The Prevention and Public Health Fund is slated to receive $15 billion over ten years.

[MMA News Now, August 31, 2010] The MMA opposes a decision by Gov. Tim Pawlenty to order the state government to not participate in programs or projects related to federal health care reform.

[MMA News Now, August 20, 2010] MMA President Benjamin Whitten, M.D., released a statement to the press Friday urging Gov. Tim Pawlenty to accept emergency federal health care funds.

[MMA News Now, August 18, 2010] The Children’s Physician Network and Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) are encouraging people to make sure their children’s vaccines are up to date prior to the start of school. August is National Immunization Awareness Month.