The 2020 legislative session kicks off Feb. 11 and is expected to last until late May. The primary task before legislators is consideration of policy-related legislation and bonding, the process by which cities, counties, universities, and other entities fund capital-intensive construction projects. Several health care-related issues are likely to come before legislators, including insulin access, […]
With the 2020 legislative session beginning on Feb. 11, 2020, the MNAAP took the next steps to pursue our legislative agenda when the Board of Directors selected the chapter’s 2020 legislative priorities. The chapter will focus on increasing immunization rates and enacting common-sense provisions to reduce firearm violence. The two priorities were identified through a […]
MNAAP’s policy co-chairs, Sue Berry, MD, FAAP, and Lindsey Yock, MD, FAAP, will lead a priority discussion on Thursday, September 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Twin Cities. The conversation will focus on identifying policy priorities for the Board to consider based on member feedback, legislative viability and other considerations. MNAAP members are welcome to attend in person or by video/conference call. Please […]
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State recently posted several vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees. MNAAP members are encouraged to review the openings and consider applying. These vacancies offer an excellent opportunity for pediatricians to engage in advocacy. Vacancies include: Behavioral Health Planning Council: providers of Mental Health Services to the LGBTQ and/or Underserved Communities Maternal and Child Health Advisory […]
With less than two weeks remaining in the legislative session, time is of the essence to make sure Minnesota senators know action must be taken to repeal the sunset of the provider tax. The provider tax is a time-tested, reliable way to fund essential health care services. It’s essential to repeal the December 31 sunset of this […]
