Excluding immigrant Minnesotans – who make up close to 9 percent of our state’s population – puts them and their families at risk, and it makes it more difficult for our state and communities to recover from this public health crisis.
Tag: health care
High rankings on health outcomes mask distressing racial disparities
Minnesota’s overall high rank among states for various health outcomes masks worst-in-the-nation disparities. We must focus on addressing racial disparities and improving health equity to make Minnesota a state where everyone can live their healthiest lives.
New research demonstrates unequivocally: Medicaid works, and work reporting requirements do not
New research illustrates just how effective Medicaid is in improving peoples’ health, and just how dangerous limitations to access can be.
Minnesota has lots of opportunities to support immigrants, strengthen economy, according to new report
During a time when immigrants are being targeted by harsh federal policies, states have a unique role to play to… Continue reading Minnesota has lots of opportunities to support immigrants, strengthen economy, according to new report
Critical funding for health care preserved but small gains in support for families
Overall, the final HHS budget agreement is a mixed bag for Minnesotans.
New data tool allows everyone to find local data about impact of health care, provider tax
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) rolled out powerful new web-based tools chock-full of data about health care. The… Continue reading New data tool allows everyone to find local data about impact of health care, provider tax
Provider tax: Why now is the time to repeal the sunset
Minnesota’s health care provider tax raises nearly $680 million annually for affordable health care and investments in healthy communities across… Continue reading Provider tax: Why now is the time to repeal the sunset
Real people, real communities: Why maintaining the provider tax is so important
It’s hard to avoid news about the health care provider tax if you follow politics in Minnesota. Our state’s provider… Continue reading Real people, real communities: Why maintaining the provider tax is so important
A tale of two HHS omnibus bills: House and Senate offer dramatically different visions
The Minnesota House and Senate have wrapped up committee work on their omnibus budget bills. They present starkly opposed visions… Continue reading A tale of two HHS omnibus bills: House and Senate offer dramatically different visions
Senate budget targets call for few investments, mostly flat funding
The Minnesota Senate’s budget targets, released last week, give a high level picture of their budget outline. The Senate’s “Advancing… Continue reading Senate budget targets call for few investments, mostly flat funding