Prescription drug prices negotiated
Relief could be on the way for millions of Americans struggling to afford medications after the White House has selected its first round of prescription drugs that it will negotiate Medicare pricing.
Relief could be on the way for millions of Americans struggling to afford medications after the White House has selected its first round of prescription drugs that it will negotiate Medicare pricing.
Medicare: These medications could be subject to price controls
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
List of 10 drugs subject to price controls to be published Sept 1
Pollen allergies spiking in Minnesota
Minnesotans dealing with allergies increasing lately are from alone, as pollen spikes increased last week due to the wind and heat.
Minnesotans dealing with allergies increasing lately are from alone, as pollen spikes increased last week due to the wind and heat.
More than 500 doctors, providers with Allina Health set to vote to unionize
If the vote goes through, the group of Allina doctors and top medical providers would become the largest private-sector health union in the country’s history, numbering 500 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
If the vote goes through, the group of Allina doctors and top medical providers would become the largest private-sector health union in the country’s history, numbering 500 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Eden Prairie resident?s final ride for cause
Bill Middeke is gearing up to bike 150 miles in two days for the Red Ribbon Ride this weekend. The Eden Prairie resident went on his first AIDS ride in 1999, after his best friend from his Air Force days tested positive for HIV.
Bill Middeke is gearing up to bike 150 miles in two days for the Red Ribbon Ride this weekend. The Eden Prairie resident went on his first AIDS ride in 1999, after his best friend from his Air Force days tested positive for HIV.
Allina doctors consider unionizing
After months of discussions, primary care doctors and some other top medical providers with Allina Health have announced their intent to file for a union election. If their efforts are successful, it would be the largest private sector health union in the country?s history.
After months of discussions, primary care doctors and some other top medical providers with Allina Health have announced their intent to file for a union election. If their efforts are successful, it would be the largest private sector health union in the country?s history.
Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
ADINA Act would label drug ingredients
A bill introduced in Congress that was inspired by a Maple Grove seventh-grader would require drug makers to label the ingredients on their products. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey has the story behind the ADINA Act.
A bill introduced in Congress that was inspired by a Maple Grove seventh-grader would require drug makers to label the ingredients on their products. FOX 9?s Courtney Godfrey has the story behind the ADINA Act.
Attacks at US medical centers reveal why health care is among nation's most violent fields
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Fairview Health, Sanford call off proposed merger citing lack of support
"Without support for this transaction from certain Minnesota stakeholders, we have determined it is in the best interest of Sanford Health to discontinue the merger process," said Bill Gassen, CEO and president of Sanford.
"Without support for this transaction from certain Minnesota stakeholders, we have determined it is in the best interest of Sanford Health to discontinue the merger process," said Bill Gassen, CEO and president of Sanford.
Fairview-Sanford merger called off
The controversial Fairview-Sanford merger has been called off. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
The controversial Fairview-Sanford merger has been called off. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
Minnesota counties with highest rates of Alzheimer's disease
For the first time, researchers have been able to estimate the level of Alzheimer's disease in every county across the United States. The research was released this week at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.
For the first time, researchers have been able to estimate the level of Alzheimer's disease in every county across the United States. The research was released this week at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.
5-year-old cancer patient to continue chemo treatments after judge?s order
A family fighting to avoid additional rounds of chemo treatments for their son with leukemia has lost their case fighting to use more natural remedies. FOX 9?s Paul Blume has the detailed updates.
A family fighting to avoid additional rounds of chemo treatments for their son with leukemia has lost their case fighting to use more natural remedies. FOX 9?s Paul Blume has the detailed updates.
Allina Health announces layoffs, facing 'unprecedented financial challenges'
Allina Health announced Monday it is laying off hundreds of employees.
Allina Health announced Monday it is laying off hundreds of employees.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Medica violated mental health parity laws, MN Department of Commerce order alleges
The order alleges Medica violated mental health parity laws, which are meant to ensure coverage for mental health care is comparable to coverage for medical or surgical care.
The order alleges Medica violated mental health parity laws, which are meant to ensure coverage for mental health care is comparable to coverage for medical or surgical care.
Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
Abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022, MDH says
The number of induced abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022 compared to 2021, the Minnesota Department of Health said Friday.
The number of induced abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022 compared to 2021, the Minnesota Department of Health said Friday.
Minnesota extends Medical Assistance renewal deadline for 35k people
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has extended the deadline for 35,000 people who still need to renew their Medical Assistance health insurance.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has extended the deadline for 35,000 people who still need to renew their Medical Assistance health insurance.