Psychiatrists push to end noncompete agreements in Minnesota

Psychiatrists push to end noncompete agreements in Minnesota By Alisa Roth Some contend the contracts harm patients and worsen the provider shortage, but hospitals say they keep the costs of health care down When scouting for her first full-time job as a psychiatrist,...

Don’t pay too much at the pharmacy

Don’t pay too much at the pharmacy By Editorial Board Star Tribune An editorial writer could have saved money with new law, but failed to take advantage.  Minnesotans have an important new tool to reduce their prescription drug costs. The trouble is that they...

Doctor-lawmaker makes an impact quickly

Doctor-lawmaker makes an impact quickly by John Gessner Mann has eventful first session The “Mann plan,” a phrase that surfaced at the state Capitol this year, isn’t a formal proposal. The House of Representatives was debating health care reinsurance when a senior...

MMA-supported PBM Bill Sent to Governor’s Desk

MMA-supported PBM Bill Sent to Governor’s Desk Legislation to increase transparency and accountability for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) took its final step with the adoption of the conference committee’s recommendations by both the House (130-2) and Senate (67-0)....