HCMC closure: Lawmakers weigh sales tax hike, state funding to save hospital
HCMC faces possible closure this summer as it loses millions each month, and time is running out for lawmakers and hospital leaders as the hospital’s financial crisis deepens.
HCMC faces possible closure this summer as it loses millions each month, and time is running out for lawmakers and hospital leaders as the hospital’s financial crisis deepens.
Minnesota safety-net hospitals: 7 at risk due to Medicaid cuts, report finds
A new report from a consumer nonprofit warns that several Minnesota hospitals serving low-income and uninsured patients are facing a major threat that could force them to shut down, reduce services or eliminate positions.
A new report from a consumer nonprofit warns that several Minnesota hospitals serving low-income and uninsured patients are facing a major threat that could force them to shut down, reduce services or eliminate positions.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital water pipe rupture overnight reschedules some elective procedures
Some Abbott Northwestern patients are having their elective procedures rescheduled after an overnight water pipe rupture inside the hospital.
Some Abbott Northwestern patients are having their elective procedures rescheduled after an overnight water pipe rupture inside the hospital.
Allina Health, Doctors Council—SEIU reach tentative labor agreement
Allina Health has reached a tentative agreement with Doctors Council—SEIU, marking the union's first contract since negotiations started two years ago.
Allina Health has reached a tentative agreement with Doctors Council—SEIU, marking the union's first contract since negotiations started two years ago.
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.
Walz seeks Medicaid reform, faces bipartisan skepticism
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
IVF treatments, fertility coverage mandated by health plans under new proposal
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
HCMC closure would cause patient deaths, Minnesota Senator says
Hennepin Healthcare is grappling with significant financial issues, raising concerns about a potential shutdown and leaving county and state leaders bracing for widespread healthcare impacts.
Hennepin Healthcare is grappling with significant financial issues, raising concerns about a potential shutdown and leaving county and state leaders bracing for widespread healthcare impacts.
MN Medicaid cuts: Advocates address how withholding federal funds would impact state
Following the Trump administration announcing it will “temporarily halt" Medicaid funding in Minnesota in response to widespread fraud in the state, advocates from several fields shared how it would impact their work and the people they serve.
Following the Trump administration announcing it will “temporarily halt" Medicaid funding in Minnesota in response to widespread fraud in the state, advocates from several fields shared how it would impact their work and the people they serve.
Substance abuse grants lack internal oversight for payments: Audit
A statewide audit outlines the lack of financial oversight previously had over the disbursement of millions of dollars in substance abuse disorder grants.
A statewide audit outlines the lack of financial oversight previously had over the disbursement of millions of dollars in substance abuse disorder grants.
Minnesota's new paid leave program sees 12K applications in week one
Minnesota's new paid leave law is off to a strong start with more than 10,000 applications already submitted.
Minnesota's new paid leave law is off to a strong start with more than 10,000 applications already submitted.
Flu cases rise in Minnesota with more than 1,900 hospitalized
Flu cases are on the rise, with a new variant of Influenza A causing concern among medical experts.
Flu cases are on the rise, with a new variant of Influenza A causing concern among medical experts.
Minnesota fraud: Congressional investigators increase scrutiny
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs.
Minnesota’s fraud scandal is back in the national spotlight centered around child care assistance programs.
UCare shutdown anything but smooth, affected customers claim
Thousands of UCare customers are now scrambling to find new healthcare plans before the end of the year after the company's promise of a smooth shutdown and transition to Medica hit another snag.
Thousands of UCare customers are now scrambling to find new healthcare plans before the end of the year after the company's promise of a smooth shutdown and transition to Medica hit another snag.
Medicaid program for disabled adults was 'vulnerable to fraud,' federal prosecutors say
On Thursday the FBI raided a Bloomington business as part of an investigation into a Medicaid program that federal prosecutors said was “vulnerable to fraud."
On Thursday the FBI raided a Bloomington business as part of an investigation into a Medicaid program that federal prosecutors said was “vulnerable to fraud."
UHC, M Fairview Health reach 'agreement in principle' for patients
Negotiations between health care service providers UHC and M Health Fairview have resulted in an "agreement in principle," that affects an estimated 125,000 patients.
Negotiations between health care service providers UHC and M Health Fairview have resulted in an "agreement in principle," that affects an estimated 125,000 patients.
Could a smartwatch alert parents to a tantrum ahead? Mayo Clinic researchers think so
Would you use an app that could shorten a child's next tantrum by an average of 11 minutes?
Would you use an app that could shorten a child's next tantrum by an average of 11 minutes?
Time running out before ACA subsidies expire
Both Democrats and Republicans are racing to stave off next year's big price spikes for many Obamacare plans. The COVID-era tax credits expire in just three weeks. Doug Luzader has more from D.C., where time is running out.
Both Democrats and Republicans are racing to stave off next year's big price spikes for many Obamacare plans. The COVID-era tax credits expire in just three weeks. Doug Luzader has more from D.C., where time is running out.
Lawmakers debate healthcare at nation's capitol
National lawmakers are debating a possible extension of Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire without a compromise or widespread reforms.
National lawmakers are debating a possible extension of Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire without a compromise or widespread reforms.
Senior living neglect death: Why did no one help?
An elderly resident died at Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Golden Valley after he slowly fell off his electric scooter and suffocated with his neck pinned against the wall, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health.
An elderly resident died at Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Golden Valley after he slowly fell off his electric scooter and suffocated with his neck pinned against the wall, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health.