1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Minnesota hospitals face staffing shortages as COVID-19 patient numbers grow
The busiest emergency room in the state of Minnesota says it has seen a growing number of COVID-19 cases and it’s not alone statewide.
US officials: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to plead guilty to 3 criminal charges
Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.
Minnesota to open 10 COVID-19 saliva testing sites
Minnesota is opening 10 COVID-19 saliva testing sites across the state.
Mayo Dr. says women are foregoing important Breast Cancer screenings during pandemic
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, but right now, preventative screenings are down.
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody drug trial over potential safety concerns
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Nurses to picket Brainerd hospital amid contract negotiations
Nurses are planning to hold an informational picket outside of Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota next week amid ongoing contract negotiations, according to the Minnesota Nurses Association.
New guidelines allow indoor visits at assisted living facilities
The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidelines Monday allowing indoor visitation at nursing homes and assisted living facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home care workers rally at State Capitol calling for lawmakers' support amid pandemic
Home care workers and those they provide for held a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday calling on lawmakers to take action and support their critical service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fairview laying off over 400 employees at St. Joseph's, Bethesda
M Health Fairview is laying off more than 400 employees between two of its hospitals in St. Paul, Minnesota—Bethesda and St. Joseph’s.
Fairview to cut 900 jobs, convert Bethesda to homeless shelter
M Health Fairview announced Monday it will cut 900 jobs as it coverts Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota into a shelter for people experiencing homelessness and transfer the patients in the hospital’s COVID-19 unit to the nearby St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Over 200 Allina health care workers go on strike in Twin Cities
More than 200 Allina health care workers at hospitals in the Twin Cities went on strike Monday morning.
Allina health care workers to strike at Minneapolis, Shakopee hospitals next week
More than 200 health care workers employed by Allina Health are set to strike for two days next week after their initially planned strike in early September was postponed after Allina management threatened legal action regarding any picketing during the strike.
Minnesota embarks on 4-week targeted COVID-19 testing push with free tests, regardless of symptoms
The Minnesota Department of Health is embarking on a four-week push to increase access to “no barrier” COVID-19 testing in response to an increase in community spread of the disease across the state.
Mayo Clinic launches new tool to track spread of COVID-19 nationwide
The Mayo Clinic is launching a new tool to track the spread of COVID-19 nationwide.
Hennepin Healthcare security guard fired for dragging patient reinstated
A security guard fired for dragging a patient out of Hennepin Healthcare is back on the job Wednesday after being reinstated through arbitration.
3 Minnesota hospital systems impacted by data breach of patient information
Children's Minnesota, Regions Hospital, and Gillette Children's are notifying families impacted by a data breach of patient information. It is unclear how many were impacted.