Standardized Prior Authorization Forms Effective Jan. 1, 2026
Following the passage of LB77 during the 2025 Legislative Session, the Nebraska Department of Insurance (NDOI) has announced the release of two new standardized prior authorization forms. Health care providers are encouraged to prepare for the transition before January 1, [...]
NMA 2025 Resident Advocate of the Year: Hunter Allen, MD
Awarded to a resident physician advocate who has played a crucial role in enhancing the NMA’s public policy priorities. By Hunter Allen, MD Living by The Oath “My colleagues will be my brothers and sisters and, by instruction and example, [...]
2025 NMA Distinguished Service to Medicine: Gerry Luckey, MD, FAAFP
Awarded to a long-standing physician leader who has made impactful contributions to the profession of medicine and the NMA. By Gerry Luckey, MD, FAAFP I am surprised, humbled, and honored to receive the Distinguished Service to Medicine Award from the [...]
2025 NMA Young Physician of the Year: Melanie Menning, MD, MPH
NMA Young Physician of the Year is awarded to a physician under age 40 who consistently achieves high standards in the practice of medicine and is looked upon as a role model by his or her peers. By Melanie Menning, [...]
2025 NMA Physician of the Year: Daniel Rosenquist, MD
NMA Physician of the Year is awarded to an actively practicing physician who consistently achieves high standards in the practice of medicine and is looked upon as a role model by his or her peers. Reflections on My Career in [...]
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Nebraskans’ Access to Health Care
NMA opposes proposed Medicaid cuts, citing harmful impacts to children, rural care, and state infrastructure Congress is currently considering widescale Medicaid eligibility reforms and deep funding cuts as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” As the voice for [...]
