Minnesota lawmakers brainstorm how to save Hennepin Healthcare
Minnesota lawmakers are coming up with ideas on how to save Hennepin Healthcare. The downtown Minneapolis hospital faces closure as early as this summer amid a financial crisis.
Minnesota lawmakers are coming up with ideas on how to save Hennepin Healthcare. The downtown Minneapolis hospital faces closure as early as this summer amid a financial crisis.
John Cumming takes over as Hennepin Healthcare CEO
Dr. John Cumming is the new CEO at Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that's facing significant financial concerns and possible closure. He tells FOX 9's Rob Olson he aims to provide stability and is optimistic about the hospital's future.
Dr. John Cumming is the new CEO at Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that's facing significant financial concerns and possible closure. He tells FOX 9's Rob Olson he aims to provide stability and is optimistic about the hospital's future.
HCMC at risk of closing: New CEO on $50M shortfall
Last week, the board of Hennepin HealthCare appointed Dr. John Cumming as the new CEO. This leadership change comes during a turbulent time for the healthcare organization and HCMC, which is facing operating losses that could reach $50 million this year.
Last week, the board of Hennepin HealthCare appointed Dr. John Cumming as the new CEO. This leadership change comes during a turbulent time for the healthcare organization and HCMC, which is facing operating losses that could reach $50 million this year.
EMS consistently below staffing minimums
Records show Hennepin County paramedics are consistently operating below staffing minimums as emergency call volumes increase, leading to union concerns about mental health and burnout.
Records show Hennepin County paramedics are consistently operating below staffing minimums as emergency call volumes increase, leading to union concerns about mental health and burnout.
Hennepin Healthcare appoints interim CEO amid financial struggles, leadership shakeup
Hennepin Healthcare has appointed Dr. John Cumming as the interim CEO as the organization faces ongoing financial struggles and leadership changes.
Hennepin Healthcare has appointed Dr. John Cumming as the interim CEO as the organization faces ongoing financial struggles and leadership changes.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in Minnesota
According to the Lendingtree study, Minnesota is the 12th-most expensive state in the U.S. to raise a young child.
According to the Lendingtree study, Minnesota is the 12th-most expensive state in the U.S. to raise a young child.
Minnesota Senators debate drug pricing bill
Minnesota Senators on Tuesday debated a bill that will establish necessary enforcement tools for Minnesota’s 340B drug pricing plan protections to keep hospitals and pharmacies open, protect patient access to care, and hold pharmaceutical companies accountable.
Minnesota Senators on Tuesday debated a bill that will establish necessary enforcement tools for Minnesota’s 340B drug pricing plan protections to keep hospitals and pharmacies open, protect patient access to care, and hold pharmaceutical companies accountable.
Senate lawmaker calls drug pricing bill 'phony baloney' during floor session
Alexandria Senator Torrey Westrom and Senate President Bobby Jo Champion got into a heated argument Tuesday during a floor session debating the enforcement of 340B drug pricing plan protections. Westrom called the bill "phony baloney."
Alexandria Senator Torrey Westrom and Senate President Bobby Jo Champion got into a heated argument Tuesday during a floor session debating the enforcement of 340B drug pricing plan protections. Westrom called the bill "phony baloney."
Health leaders, family talk children e-bike safety concerns
Health leaders from Gillette Children’s and Regions Hospital in Minnesota are talking about safety measures and concerns amid a rise in serious e-bike and e-scooter injuries among kids and teens.
Health leaders from Gillette Children’s and Regions Hospital in Minnesota are talking about safety measures and concerns amid a rise in serious e-bike and e-scooter injuries among kids and teens.
FDA approves Foundayo, Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 obesity pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, which will be sold as Foundayo.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss GLP-1 pill, orforglipron, which will be sold as Foundayo.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar manifests NFL draft to MN
Speakng at the ribboncutting for 3M spinoff Solventum, Amy Klobuchar tried to manifest bringing the NFL Draft to Minneapolis.
Speakng at the ribboncutting for 3M spinoff Solventum, Amy Klobuchar tried to manifest bringing the NFL Draft to Minneapolis.
Gallup poll: Healthcare tops US concerns as partisan divides persist
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
Mille Lacs Health System on brink of closure: Medicare owes $3M, UCare owes $1M
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia is facing a $4 million shortfall and may have to close soon.
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia is facing a $4 million shortfall and may have to close soon.
Mille Lacs Health System faces funding issues
Mille Lacs Health System is millions short in funding, and now running out of its savings. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with the hospital’s CEO, who is in part blaming a Medicare glitch on the shortfall.
Mille Lacs Health System is millions short in funding, and now running out of its savings. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni spoke with the hospital’s CEO, who is in part blaming a Medicare glitch on the shortfall.
Texas fugitive gets prison for $61M in Medicare fraud involving foot baths, genetic tests
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
Senators pass rule change to allow children in chambers
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports from the State Capitol after Minnesota Senators passed a rule change on Wednesday to allow lawmakers and their staff to bring children into chambers for child care and breastfeeding purposes.
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports from the State Capitol after Minnesota Senators passed a rule change on Wednesday to allow lawmakers and their staff to bring children into chambers for child care and breastfeeding purposes.
Minnesota Senate passes rule change to allow children in chambers
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday made one of the biggest changes to its rules to help members with families manage the job.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday made one of the biggest changes to its rules to help members with families manage the job.
Minnesota Senators vote to allow minors in chambers
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday made one of the biggest changes to its rules to help members with families manage the job. They voted to allow state senators and their staff to bring their children onto the Senate floor, something members can already do in the House, for child care and breast-feeding purposes. The bill passed in a 41-25 vote.
The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday made one of the biggest changes to its rules to help members with families manage the job. They voted to allow state senators and their staff to bring their children onto the Senate floor, something members can already do in the House, for child care and breast-feeding purposes. The bill passed in a 41-25 vote.
Voices for Change: New journal aims to support Black men's mental health
Josh Cobb has created a guided journal called The Black Parachute to support the mental health of African American men. The journal will be available for free this summer, with popups planned in St. Paul within the next month. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Josh Cobb has created a guided journal called The Black Parachute to support the mental health of African American men. The journal will be available for free this summer, with popups planned in St. Paul within the next month. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.
Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.