Mayo Clinic, other hospitals concerned UCare won’t fully repay $500m debt
UCare owes nearly a half billion dollars to the four largest hospital systems in Minnesota and hasn’t made payments in months.
UCare owes nearly a half billion dollars to the four largest hospital systems in Minnesota and hasn’t made payments in months.
Minnesota's Paid Leave program approves 13K applications in first month
We’re now one month into the Minnesota’s new paid leave program, and we’re starting to get a picture of how many people have applied. The numbers so far are right in line with what’s happened in other states that have enacted paid leave programs. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz has more.
We’re now one month into the Minnesota’s new paid leave program, and we’re starting to get a picture of how many people have applied. The numbers so far are right in line with what’s happened in other states that have enacted paid leave programs. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz has more.
Health leaders launch ‘Minnesota Revalidate’ to combat Medicaid fraud
State health leaders announced Monday they’re launching “Minnesota Revalidate" in an effort to combat ongoing Medicaid fraud involving thousands of providers that’s impacting patient care.
State health leaders announced Monday they’re launching “Minnesota Revalidate" in an effort to combat ongoing Medicaid fraud involving thousands of providers that’s impacting patient care.
Health leaders launch 'Minnesota Revalidate' to combat Medicaid fraud
The Department of Human Services on Monday launched "Minnesota Revalidate" to combat Medicaid fraud in the state. Officials are calling for 168 state employees to perform unannounced site visits to more than 5,800 providers in Minnesota as a step to avoid losing up to $2 billion in federal Medicaid funding.
The Department of Human Services on Monday launched "Minnesota Revalidate" to combat Medicaid fraud in the state. Officials are calling for 168 state employees to perform unannounced site visits to more than 5,800 providers in Minnesota as a step to avoid losing up to $2 billion in federal Medicaid funding.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Senior living facilities ‘no lift’ policies
Advocates for the elderly in Minnesota are drafting legislation that aims to address “no lift" or “no touch" policies at assisted living facilities, which instruct staff to not touch an elderly resident after a fall.
Advocates for the elderly in Minnesota are drafting legislation that aims to address “no lift" or “no touch" policies at assisted living facilities, which instruct staff to not touch an elderly resident after a fall.
Hennepin Healthcare cutting 5 programs, 100 workers amid financial crisis
Hennepin Healthcare leaders warned the county health system that runs the Hennepin County Medical Center is in "real jeopardy" as it announced they would slash five programs and 100 jobs.
Hennepin Healthcare leaders warned the county health system that runs the Hennepin County Medical Center is in "real jeopardy" as it announced they would slash five programs and 100 jobs.
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Doctors rally at HCMC demanding ICE out of hospitals [FULL]
Doctors, healthcare workers, and other union members rallied at Hennepin County Medical Center to demand that ICE be out of Minnesota hospitals, highlighting its impact on patient care. The rally coincides with the statewide day of action against ICE.
Doctors, healthcare workers, and other union members rallied at Hennepin County Medical Center to demand that ICE be out of Minnesota hospitals, highlighting its impact on patient care. The rally coincides with the statewide day of action against ICE.
Doctors call for ICE out of hospitals: ‘Our patients are terrified’
Ava, a resident physician in Minneapolis, is speaking out about the impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence at local hospitals. She reported that patients are “terrified” to come in for medical care.
Ava, a resident physician in Minneapolis, is speaking out about the impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence at local hospitals. She reported that patients are “terrified” to come in for medical care.
‘Great Healthcare Plan’ unveiled by Trump
President Trump announces a new “Great Healthcare Plan” that he says will focus on lowering drug prices and providing direct payments for health savings accounts. The plan comes as Congress decides whether to Affordable Care Act tax credits.
President Trump announces a new “Great Healthcare Plan” that he says will focus on lowering drug prices and providing direct payments for health savings accounts. The plan comes as Congress decides whether to Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
13 Medicaid services will have new enrollment frozen by MN Department of Human Services
Minnesota is freezing new provider enrollments for 13 different Medicaid services, in response to them being classified as being at high risk for fraud.
Minnesota is freezing new provider enrollments for 13 different Medicaid services, in response to them being classified as being at high risk for fraud.
Minnesota paid leave law: Week one
Minnesota’s new paid leave law is now accepting submissions from applicants. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz outlines the numbers from week one.
Minnesota’s new paid leave law is now accepting submissions from applicants. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz outlines the numbers from week one.
Minnesota paid leave applications surge
After only two days, Minnesota officials say they have already received nearly 12,000 applications for its new paid leave law. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
After only two days, Minnesota officials say they have already received nearly 12,000 applications for its new paid leave law. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Allina Health hospital security concerns
Workers within the Allina Health hospital in River Falls, Wisconsin, are expressing increasing concerns over a decision to drastically cut back on security officers on its campus. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Workers within the Allina Health hospital in River Falls, Wisconsin, are expressing increasing concerns over a decision to drastically cut back on security officers on its campus. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Allina staff fear security cuts right after Wyoming guard death
Allina’s hospital in River Falls has cut back on security officers, raising concerns among staff about safety.
Allina’s hospital in River Falls has cut back on security officers, raising concerns among staff about safety.
Allina hospital workers concerned about security changes
Employees at Allina Health's River Falls Area Hospital are concerned about possible security cuts. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Employees at Allina Health's River Falls Area Hospital are concerned about possible security cuts. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Flu cases on the rise in 2026
As the new year begins, Minnesota is seeing a rise in flu cases and hospitalizations resulting from them. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
As the new year begins, Minnesota is seeing a rise in flu cases and hospitalizations resulting from them. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Minnesota’s top baby names of 2025, according to Allina Health
Allina Health has named the top baby names throughout its Minnesota hospitals for 2025.
Allina Health has named the top baby names throughout its Minnesota hospitals for 2025.