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Failed 340 B bill raises concerns for rural health care providers
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (503+ words) Josh Hinke | June 12, 2026 Legislation supporting a government drug subsidy program for rural and low-income community clinics failed to pass the Minnesota House during the 2026 legislative session. The 340 B Drug Pricing Program is scheduled to sunset July 1, 2027. If the program expires,…...
North Shore Health expects IRS payout as hospitals face strain
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (527+ words) Josh Hinke | May 6, 2026 North Shore Health is poised to collect a $900, 000 payout from the Internal Revenue Service, a move expected to strengthen the hospital's financial position. While North Shore Health's finances remain stable, many hospitals across Minnesota and the country…...
Expiration of ACA subsidies could double premiums for many
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (669+ words) Josh Hinke | November 15, 2025 Late Wednesday night, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to reopen the federal government after the longest shutdown in U. S. history. The shutdown largely centered on whether to extend Premium Tax Credits, or PTCs, for the Affordable…...