Minneapolis Medical Mobile unite makes massive impact in first year
One year ago, the City of Minneapolis launched its Medical Mobile Unite. Funded by opioid settlement dollars, the goal was simple – stop waiting for people to come to the clinic, and bring it to the streets. Registered nurse Melissa Gorvik-Westermeyer joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the massive impact its making after 12 months.
One year ago, the City of Minneapolis launched its Medical Mobile Unite. Funded by opioid settlement dollars, the goal was simple – stop waiting for people to come to the clinic, and bring it to the streets. Registered nurse Melissa Gorvik-Westermeyer joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the massive impact its making after 12 months.
DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons
The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
Healthcare bills could rise as Minnesota sees wave of major hospital mergers
Minnesota has seen three major healthcare mergers proposed in the last year, but what does it mean for costs for Minnesotans?
Minnesota has seen three major healthcare mergers proposed in the last year, but what does it mean for costs for Minnesotans?
Minnesota sees wave of major hospital mergers
Following a trend across the U.S., Minnesota has seen three major healthcare mergers proposed in the last year. But what does it mean for costs for Minnesotans? FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains.
Following a trend across the U.S., Minnesota has seen three major healthcare mergers proposed in the last year. But what does it mean for costs for Minnesotans? FOX 9’s Maury Glover explains.
HealthPartners, Essentia plan to merge
HealthPartners and Essentia are planning to merge its healthcare companies. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
HealthPartners and Essentia are planning to merge its healthcare companies. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
Medicaid fraud charges filed after scheme uncovered
Minnesota officials believe that two Medicaid fraud cases filed this week could add up to nearly $3 million in losses for taxpayers found by the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which has about 220 open cases and is set to grow by nearly 50% with new funding from the legislature. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Minnesota officials believe that two Medicaid fraud cases filed this week could add up to nearly $3 million in losses for taxpayers found by the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which has about 220 open cases and is set to grow by nearly 50% with new funding from the legislature. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Minnesota fraud: Therapist charged in $2.25M Medicaid scheme
A Minnesota therapist is accused of receiving more than $2.25 million in Medicaid payments after allegedly submitting more than 27,400 claims for services that were never provided.
A Minnesota therapist is accused of receiving more than $2.25 million in Medicaid payments after allegedly submitting more than 27,400 claims for services that were never provided.
What to know about vaccines this flu season
Cold and flu season is getting underway as uncertainty surrounds federal vaccine guidance.
Cold and flu season is getting underway as uncertainty surrounds federal vaccine guidance.
Minnesota insurance law: Lawmakers push Walz to enforce 24/7 nursing care coverage
Roughly 250 Minnesota families are caught in a coverage gap after two major insurers changed how they interpret a 15-year-old state law — and a bipartisan group of lawmakers wants Gov. Tim Walz to step in.
Roughly 250 Minnesota families are caught in a coverage gap after two major insurers changed how they interpret a 15-year-old state law — and a bipartisan group of lawmakers wants Gov. Tim Walz to step in.
Walz pressed on nursing care law
About 250 Minnesota families are caught in a coverage gap after two major insurers capped nursing care benefits they'd provided for 15 years — and a bipartisan group of 45 lawmakers is now pressing Gov. Tim Walz to enforce a 2010 state law that requires full coverage. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
About 250 Minnesota families are caught in a coverage gap after two major insurers capped nursing care benefits they'd provided for 15 years — and a bipartisan group of 45 lawmakers is now pressing Gov. Tim Walz to enforce a 2010 state law that requires full coverage. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
Allina Health doctor strike: Union, hospital officials announce tentative agreement
Allina Health reached a tentative agreement with the Doctors Council-SEIU following three years of negotiations and a four-day strike last week.
Allina Health reached a tentative agreement with the Doctors Council-SEIU following three years of negotiations and a four-day strike last week.
Trump administration halts Obamacare enrollment for 760,000, citing suspected fraud
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
Respiratory virus season: How to stay safe
Respiratory virus season is beginning, and doctors are reminding people about ways to protect themselves and their families. Hundreds of thousands of people were hospitalized last year because of different viruses. Here’s what doctors want you to know as respiratory illnesses begin circulating.
Respiratory virus season is beginning, and doctors are reminding people about ways to protect themselves and their families. Hundreds of thousands of people were hospitalized last year because of different viruses. Here’s what doctors want you to know as respiratory illnesses begin circulating.
North Memorial, Sanford Health merger: $600M investment coming to Minnesota hospitals
A major healthcare merger is now official — and it could change how Minnesotans get care close to home.
A major healthcare merger is now official — and it could change how Minnesotans get care close to home.
Trump expanding pricing program to lower drug costs
President Trump is announcing an expansion to his drug pricing program to lower drug costs. As FOX’s Madeleine Rivera reports, critics question whether it will truly have an impact.
President Trump is announcing an expansion to his drug pricing program to lower drug costs. As FOX’s Madeleine Rivera reports, critics question whether it will truly have an impact.
Measles cases ticking up across the U.S.
Wisconsin health officials have confirmed two lab-tested cases of measles in Vernon County as investigators trace potential connections. Meanwhile, health officials in Pennsylvania are reporting four measles-related deaths since last month. FOX's Pete Cuddihy has more.
Wisconsin health officials have confirmed two lab-tested cases of measles in Vernon County as investigators trace potential connections. Meanwhile, health officials in Pennsylvania are reporting four measles-related deaths since last month. FOX's Pete Cuddihy has more.
Allina doctors begin 4-day contract strike
About 150 doctors at Allina Health’s Mercy and Unity hospitals began a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday as they continue their push for a new contract.
About 150 doctors at Allina Health’s Mercy and Unity hospitals began a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday as they continue their push for a new contract.
Doctors strike: Allina Unity, Mercy Hospitals to see 4-day picket starting Monday
A group of doctors at two Allina hospitals is heading to the picket line after years of what they call unsuccessful negotiations.
A group of doctors at two Allina hospitals is heading to the picket line after years of what they call unsuccessful negotiations.
Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."