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Health insurance costs higher this year
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (50+ words) kare11. com Health insurance costs higher this year To stream KARE 11 on your phone, you need the KARE 11 app. Download the KARE 11 app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave, Check This Out...
Mark Cuban pays for Minnesota infant's medical flight after insurance denial
3+ week, 6+ day ago (772+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " Alexandria Mc Mahon says Mark Cuban and another CEO changed the course of her daughter's life with a single phone call on Saturday." But she's still not exactly sure how they pulled it all off. "I've never actually spoken…...
'Technical error' in new Medicare billing system could lead to closure of Onamia's only hospital
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (529+ words) ONAMIA, Minn. " Minnesota's rural hospitals are already facing dire financial hurdles, but now Onamia's only hospital says a new wrinkle means it could close in a matter of weeks. Mille Lacs Health System CEO Andy Knutson says a technical issue…...
Minnesota has an approved plan to address fraud, but federal government hasn't given back Medicaid funds
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (262+ words) MINNESOTA, USA " Nearly a month ago, Vice President JD Vance announced a temporary pause on Medicaid funds to Minnesota over fraud concerns." One of the ways to regain those funds was to come up with a corrective action plan "in…...
Hennepin Healthcare leaders seek state support with HCMC facing steep operating losses
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (458+ words) SAINT PAUL, Minn. " Hennepin Healthcare leaders testified Wednesday at the state capitol about the significant financial challenges faced by Hennepin County Medical Center, which county leaders say could be at risk of closure without state intervention. The hospital projects up…...
Sutter Health's acquisition of Allina Health raises concerns over costs, jobs, and patient care for some
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (433+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " A major change is coming to one of Minnesota's largest health care systems. Allina Health announced it will soon be acquired by California-based Sutter Health. According to the organization, Allina's name will remain the same and its headquarters will…...
Insurance provider's denial leaves pediatric therapy clinic with growing waitlist in Anoka County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (64+ words) kare11. com Insurance provider's denial leaves pediatric therapy clinic with growing waitlist in Anoka County To stream KARE 11 on your phone, you need the KARE 11 app. Download the KARE 11 app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…...
The number of people without health coverage is going up in MN
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (62+ words) kare11. com The number of people without health coverage is going up in MN To stream KARE 11 on your phone, you need the KARE 11 app. Download the KARE 11 app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video…...
The uninsured rate for health coverage is up in Minnesota
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (566+ words) GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. " The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reports that more people are going without health care coverage. New data from a 2025 survey showed 5. 8% of Minnesotans were insured. The last time they did the survey was in 2023, when only…...
MN releases fraud prevention roadmap, blames decades of failed oversight for abuse of public funds
2+ mon, 11+ hour ago (73+ words) State Program Integrity Director Tim O'Malley calls for a nine-pillar overhaul of how Minnesota prevents, detects and responds to fraud. MN releases fraud prevention roadmap, blames decades of failed oversight for abuse of public funds To stream KARE 11 on your…...