Two Weeks to Go in MN Legislative Session: Health-Care-Related Updates

The Minnesota Legislature has about two weeks left in the 2022 Legislative Session.

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, provides an update from the Capitol on the passage of frontline worker pay; continued movement on MAFP priority issues (e.g., updates to the All-Payer Claims Database, rural primary care residency training funding and limits to mid-year formulary changes); mental health support for health care workers and more.

Opioid Bills Now in Negotiations

The Minnesota Senate followed the Minnesota House’s lead by passing legislation to address the opioid epidemic with a strong bipartisan vote. MAFP legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares about what’s different in the House and Senate opioid bills, currently being negotiated in conference committee.

Opioid Stewardship Bill Passes MN House

MAFP legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares about an opioid stewardship bill that cleared the Minnesota House in March 2019.

Opioid Stewardship Bill Moving Fast

MAFP legislative rep Dave Renner, CAE, shares an update on an opioid stewardship bill moving through the Minnesota House.