Hennepin County Medical Center got $205 million from the Legislature to stave off imminent closure. Other hospitals in Greater Minnesota are dividing limited spoils. The amounts aren't close to what hospitals need to sustain services in the state. The new hospital stabilization reserve fund makes $500 million accessible to hospitals other than HCMC.
Casey Mulligan, the new health care affordability czar for the Trump administration, was speaking at an industry conference on Monday. He was promoting the One Big Beautiful Bill Actās cuts to state-directed payments, which the government projects could save $510 billion over 10 years.
The looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts reignites a long-simmering, costly battle between Californiaās medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions. SEIU-UHW has put forward two ballot initiatives to cap the pay of medical executives and require community clinics to spend the bulk of their revenues on patient care. The California Hospital Assn. has responded with its own ballot proposal that would make it tougher for unions to spend money on political initiatives.
Glen Johnson took notes at the June 2 meetings of the Hennepin County Board and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The board meets as committees to discuss issues in depth before voting on them as a full board. The county anticipates $59 million in federal cuts in 2027 from SNAP, HUD and Medicaid. The full time equivalent (FTE) count is 225 positions below this time last year.
More than 3,400 Minnesota Medicaid providers in high-risk programs were notified they will be disenrolled from the program. The Department of Human Services cited incomplete paperwork and documentation, failed verification during site visits or failed background studies as reasons for the disenrollment. Polymarket is suing Minnesota over its recent ban on prediction markets in the state. The U.S. Forest Service will enact campfire restrictions within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness beginning Saturday, June 6.
In January, doctors who manage maternity care will start charging Ć la carte for visits and services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. The new fee-for-service codes will better accommodate more or fewer visits, either in person or remotely, based on individual needs. For patients with high-deductible health plans, the new system may result in higher out-of-pocket bills.
Eric Murphy, a Republican state representative from North Dakota, is running for re-election on June 9th. He is one of at least four state lawmakers who challenged severe abortion restrictions and lost their primary elections. Richard Briggs, a state senator from Tennessee, is also fighting to keep his seat in the August 6th primary.
Housing professionals gather for the Housing California Conference March 18ā21. On Friday, a multidisciplinary team from Mystiās Adult & Family Services will lead a workshop titled āUnlocking Every Door: Community-Based Housing Strategies Beyond Section 8ā The session reflects a broader shift happening across the state where housing has become formally embedded within healthcare strategy.
Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington and Hawaii will offer abortion pills in advance. They will provide in-person and telehealth services to residents of Hawaii and Washington. 41 states have banned or restricted abortion, and the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing mifepristone. Getting an abortion in the US is frequently confusing and chaotic.
Bundestag is discussing the health system. Anyone who wants to have a say should know the numbers. Germany has enough hospital beds, but billions are lost in the health care system, as Sebastian Balzter and Stefan Walter report. Ā