Mayo Clinic earns world's top ‘smart hospital’ ranking for 2027
Mayo Clinic in Rochester has been named the world's best global smart hospital, according to a new ranking.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester has been named the world's best global smart hospital, according to a new ranking.
Wisconsin measles outbreak rises to 267 cases as spread continues
Wisconsin health officials say measles is still spreading locally as cases continue to show up across several counties.
Wisconsin health officials say measles is still spreading locally as cases continue to show up across several counties.
Allina hospice nurses announce tentative agreement for first union contract
Allina hospice nurses announced a tentative agreement for a union contract following more than a year of negotiations and a 7-day strike last month.
Allina hospice nurses announced a tentative agreement for a union contract following more than a year of negotiations and a 7-day strike last month.
Fairview sues UnitedHealthcare over 'inaccurate information' on Medicare Advantage plans
Fairview Health is suing the nation's largest healthcare insurer, UnitedHealthcare, over what it calls "inaccurate information" about Medicare Advantage plans.
Fairview Health is suing the nation's largest healthcare insurer, UnitedHealthcare, over what it calls "inaccurate information" about Medicare Advantage plans.
How a St. Paul lab is changing breast cancer mammogram screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one Minnesota company has developed a blood test that can detect breast cancer signs that mammograms may miss.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one Minnesota company has developed a blood test that can detect breast cancer signs that mammograms may miss.
Health insurance rates could increase 21%+ for Minnesotans in 2027
Minnesotans who buy their own health insurance or are covered through a small business could see significant rate increases in 2027.
Minnesotans who buy their own health insurance or are covered through a small business could see significant rate increases in 2027.
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?
HealthPartners, Essentia Health announce plans to merge, effective Jan. 2027
Minnesota-based healthcare providers HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced Tuesday they are planning to merge, which would create one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the upper Midwest.
Minnesota-based healthcare providers HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced Tuesday they are planning to merge, which would create one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the upper Midwest.
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.
Allina doctors at Mercy, Unity hospitals begin 4-day strike Monday
About 150 doctors at Allina Unity and Mercy Hospitals in Fridley and Coon Rapids walked off the job Monday for the first day of a four-day strike after three years of failed contract negotiations.
About 150 doctors at Allina Unity and Mercy Hospitals in Fridley and Coon Rapids walked off the job Monday for the first day of a four-day strike after three years of failed contract negotiations.
Allina Health hospice nurses announce 7-day strike
More than 60 hospice nurses at Allina Health say they will walk off the job on Friday after a final bargaining session ended without a deal.
More than 60 hospice nurses at Allina Health say they will walk off the job on Friday after a final bargaining session ended without a deal.
North Memorial, Sanford Health merger: Minnesota attorney general approves agreement
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has approved a 10-year oversight agreement with Sanford Health and North Memorial Health, giving their merger the green light to become the largest urban-rural health system in Minnesota.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has approved a 10-year oversight agreement with Sanford Health and North Memorial Health, giving their merger the green light to become the largest urban-rural health system in Minnesota.
UCare plans layoff of 100+ remote workers as operations wind down
UCare has announced the permanent layoff of 102 workers on Wednesday as the health insurer plans to wind down operations in Minnesota by the end of 2026.
UCare has announced the permanent layoff of 102 workers on Wednesday as the health insurer plans to wind down operations in Minnesota by the end of 2026.
Stillwater hospital fined over $15K for improperly disposing of infectious waste
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater over $15,000 for improper disposing of infectious waste after an investigation found the hospital failed to separate items contaminated with blood.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater over $15,000 for improper disposing of infectious waste after an investigation found the hospital failed to separate items contaminated with blood.
Community weighs in on proposed North Memorial-Sanford Health merger
The community had a chance to weigh in on the proposed merger that would combine North Memorial Health and Sanford Health.
The community had a chance to weigh in on the proposed merger that would combine North Memorial Health and Sanford Health.
MN Medicaid providers in limbo after rapid revalidation process
Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are still stuck in purgatory because of the rapid revalidation process the state had to carry out this year.
Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are still stuck in purgatory because of the rapid revalidation process the state had to carry out this year.
Allina hospice workers set for 1-day strike on Monday
Allina Health hospice workers filed their intent to hold an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike on July 6 if no agreement is met.
Allina Health hospice workers filed their intent to hold an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike on July 6 if no agreement is met.
Feds warn 18 Minnesota hospitals found noncompliant with price transparency rules
A watchdog group found 18 Minnesota hospitals were noncompliant with federal price transparency rules, leading to warnings from the federal government to provide patients and the public with basic pricing information.
A watchdog group found 18 Minnesota hospitals were noncompliant with federal price transparency rules, leading to warnings from the federal government to provide patients and the public with basic pricing information.
Minnesota childcare crisis: 80% of providers say industry struggling
A spring 2026 survey found 80% of Minnesota childcare providers say the industry is still in crisis. Here's why:
A spring 2026 survey found 80% of Minnesota childcare providers say the industry is still in crisis. Here's why:
Minnesota Medicaid revalidation: Families of disabled adults fear losing services
Families and service providers across Minnesota are facing uncertainty after the state’s Medicaid revalidation process left thousands without funding.
Families and service providers across Minnesota are facing uncertainty after the state’s Medicaid revalidation process left thousands without funding.