MMA Email Newsletter 2/1/2008
| | MMA files amicus brief
On January 30 the MMA, along with the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA), filed an amicus brief with the Minnesota Supreme Court in the case, MacRae v. Group Health Incorporated, et al. MORE Sign up for Day at the Capitol 2008
Participate in the legislative process, hear from key health care policy makers, meet with legislators to impact the care you provide to patients. MORE
Survey: 76 percent of Minnesotans like fresh air
A new survey by ClearWay Minnesota finds that 76 percent of Minnesotans support the statewide smoke-free law, with 44 percent indicating strong support. MORE
Report on prescribing controlled substances issued
The Minnesota Board of Medical practice (BMP) has issued a report on appropriate prescribing of controlled substances for the management of pain, as mandated by the 2007 Legislature. MORE
Reminder: State offering rural clinics EHR loans
The MMA reminds practices in Greater Minnesota that the Minnesota Department of Health is offering no-interest, long-term Electronic Health Record (EHR) loans to select applicants. MORE
Health care costs grow, but not physician income
Although health spending grew slightly in 2006, the amount spent on physicians decreased, due to a small Medicare pay increase and its private-sector fallout, according to a new report by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. MORE
Group pays physicians bonuses for creating medical homes
A Wall Street Journal article today described how a coalition of large employers is launching a program to pay doctors substantial bonuses for creating medical homes for patients. MORE
OTHER STORIES
Physicians paid to switch patients to generic drug versions
U of M breaks fresh ground with new mono therapy
State report does not recommend HPV vaccinations in schools
U research links breast cancer to obesity
Osterholm: Wake up, world
Meth abuse by students is down, but other drug use is up
Breast cancer, immunization, palliative and preventive care guidelines updated
Cost of treating top 10 conditions? $500 billion in 2005
Energy solution may be worsening public health problem
CaringBridge a networking tool for families with illness
Obstetrician reviews four movies about unwanted pregnancy
School of Public Health issues call for PSA film entries
Solution to patient no-shows: Do what the airlines do
Mayo, Microsoft team up to empower patients
A medical consumer website named Carol
CME and CEU credit available for practice management
Wanted: Unwanted exam tables
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