Rural Minnesota dental crisis: U of M pushes for $100M solution
Minnesota is losing more dentists than it graduates, creating care deserts across the state. The University of Minnesota is asking lawmakers for $100 million to expand its dental school.
Minnesota is losing more dentists than it graduates, creating care deserts across the state. The University of Minnesota is asking lawmakers for $100 million to expand its dental school.
UMN asking for $100M to combat rural dentist shortage
The University of Minnesota is asking state lawmakers for a $100 million investment to renovate and expand its dental school, which was originally built in the 1970s. However, this big ask is about much more than just upgrading a building—it's about meeting a critical demand for dentists, particularly in rural Minnesota.
The University of Minnesota is asking state lawmakers for a $100 million investment to renovate and expand its dental school, which was originally built in the 1970s. However, this big ask is about much more than just upgrading a building—it's about meeting a critical demand for dentists, particularly in rural Minnesota.
MN bill to make Vaccine Council
A bill has been proposed to make a Vaccine Council in Minnesota to possible counter federal vaccination recommendations. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
A bill has been proposed to make a Vaccine Council in Minnesota to possible counter federal vaccination recommendations. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota senators propose Vaccine Council as measles cases rise
Minnesota senators propose a Vaccine Council for advice on who should be vaccinated and when. The council aims to potentially counter federal recommendations under RFK, Jr. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Minnesota senators propose a Vaccine Council for advice on who should be vaccinated and when. The council aims to potentially counter federal recommendations under RFK, Jr. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
IVF treatments, fertility coverage mandated by health plans under new proposal
Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers are proposing a bill that would make infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota.
Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers are proposing a bill that would make infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota.
IVF treatments, fertility coverage mandated by health plans under new proposal
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid funds
As Minnesota grapples with its fraud crisis, the state is suing the Trump administration over frozen Medicaid funds.
As Minnesota grapples with its fraud crisis, the state is suing the Trump administration over frozen Medicaid funds.
HCMC closing could cause patient deaths
Grappling with significant financial issues, Minnesota’s Hennepin Healthcare is raising concerns about a potential shutdown – leaving county and state leaders bracing for widespread healthcare impacts. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Grappling with significant financial issues, Minnesota’s Hennepin Healthcare is raising concerns about a potential shutdown – leaving county and state leaders bracing for widespread healthcare impacts. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
HCMC closure would cause patient deaths, Minnesota Senator says
Hennepin Healthcare is grappling with significant financial issues, raising concerns about a potential shutdown and leaving county and state leaders bracing for widespread healthcare impacts.
Hennepin Healthcare is grappling with significant financial issues, raising concerns about a potential shutdown and leaving county and state leaders bracing for widespread healthcare impacts.
Medicaid funding changes could close HCMC
The Hennepin County Medical Center could face closure if they don't receive aid from the state. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
The Hennepin County Medical Center could face closure if they don't receive aid from the state. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
VP Vance, Dr. Oz hold ‘war on fraud’ probe
Vice President Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz hold an event on fraud while promoting their “war on fraud” agenda, saying some Medicaid funds could be withheld from Minnesota in the process.
Vice President Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz hold an event on fraud while promoting their “war on fraud” agenda, saying some Medicaid funds could be withheld from Minnesota in the process.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Trump talks lowered prescription drug costs, AI centers
President Trump talks the lowered prescription drug costs during his time in office. Along with the AI data centers being constructed around the nation.
President Trump talks the lowered prescription drug costs during his time in office. Along with the AI data centers being constructed around the nation.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
Minnesota physicians outline 5 priorities ahead of legislative session
The Minnesota Medical Association, representing about 10,000 doctors, has outlined five main priorities for this legislative session. These include stricter gun safety laws, increasing vaccination rates, and protecting healthcare amid Medicaid funding cuts. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
The Minnesota Medical Association, representing about 10,000 doctors, has outlined five main priorities for this legislative session. These include stricter gun safety laws, increasing vaccination rates, and protecting healthcare amid Medicaid funding cuts. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Doctors’ concerns this political session
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines their concerns on the eve of the opening night of the legislative session.
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines their concerns on the eve of the opening night of the legislative session.
Minnesota doctors urge action on gun safety and Medicaid
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare.
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare.
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.