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.
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.