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Nursing homes get financial bump as lawmakers OK health care bill
By Danielle Killey Nursing homes and other care facilities will get more state money than they have seen in years. Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, said the budget plan lawmakers approved last week inc...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 6:40 PM
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Change fatigue in health care
The patient was at the hospital for a straightforward same-day surgery but the admission process fell far short of efficient. She was directed hither and yon - first to the registration desk, then to ...
Posted on 5/9/13 at 3:39 PM
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Privilege vs. Rights: an Important Distinction
When I was in grade school, Mr. Dexter, the bus mechanic, gave a speech to us kids about proper bus safety and how if we didn't comply, we wouldn't be allowed the transport. He'd say with authority, "...
Posted on 1/24/13 at 9:19 AM
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1960: What Do You Want to Be When You Are Grown Up?
When asked what they wanted to be when they grew up in 1960, these adorable little children answered doctor, doctor, nurse, teacher and Campbell's soup man. You may recognize Margaret Rickers as t...
Posted on 3/17/10 at 6:00 AM
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Back to operating room: Minn. nurses and hospitals differ on staffing numbers

Back to operating room: Minn. nurses and hospitals differ on staffing numbers ST. PAUL –– Nurses and the Minnesota Hospital Association appeared to have stitched together a deal late last week on a proposal that originally would have required specific nurse staffing levels.

By Don Davis , March 19, 2013

Health care debated: Minn. House approves insurance marketplace bill

Health care debated: Minn. House approves insurance marketplace bill ST. PAUL –– Minnesotans either will get a better deal on health insurance or they will face problems if the Legislature and governor agree on a new way for 1.3 million Minnesotans to buy health insurance.

By Don Davis , March 04, 2013

Health care law survives

Supreme Court upholds ‘Obamacare’ in 5-4 decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a momentous ruling touching virtually every American, the Supreme Court narrowly upheld President Barack Obama’s historic health care overhaul Thursday with the unlikely help of conservative Chief Justice John Roberts.

By Associated Press , June 28, 2012

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Health care contract change will return millions

ST. PAUL — A temporary profit cap on health care companies will mean a return of about $73 million to federal and state governments, Gov. Mark Dayton announced Tuesday.

By Danielle Nordine , April 03, 2012

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Walz talks budget cuts, health care

Walz talks budget cuts, health care WORTHINGTON — According to Congressman Tim Walz, serving in congress is very similar to supervising the lunchroom at the school in Mankato where he spent so many years teaching.

April 20, 2011

As others see it: Cost-cutting means diminishing return

Almost everyone these days has had some belt-tightening experience. Either at home or at work, the quest for efficiency never ends — and in that quest for maximum results at minimum expense, there are times when we go too far.

By Post-Bulletin of Rochester , August 02, 2010

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House passes bill, trims health

House passes bill, trims health Pawlenty promises to veto the bill due to increased taxes
ST. PAUL — A bill Minnesota representatives passed late Tuesday continues to trim the state’s largest spending area, health and human services programs.

By Don Davis , May 04, 2010

Lawmakers try to find health funding

Lawmakers try to find health funding ST. PAUL — Some Minnesota lawmakers say they have found a way to prevent closing physical and mental health facilities serving the disabled, mentally ill, chemically dependent and those with brain injuries.

By Don Davis , April 13, 2010

Fed health bill saves Minn. millions

ST. PAUL — The U.S. House-passed health care bill will bring millions of dollars to Minnesota, helping to balance the state budget.

By Don Davis , March 23, 2010

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New Obama health proposal would limit insurance rate hikes

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is making a fresh attempt to rescue his health care overhaul by proposing a measure that would allow the government to deny or roll back egregious insurance premium increases that infuriate consumers.

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press , February 22, 2010

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All health programs face cuts

All health programs face cuts ST. PAUL — No state health care program escaped Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s budget axe this week.

By Don Davis , February 18, 2010

Column: Something good, something rotten

WASHINGTON — The health care reform bill coming out of the Senate presents a real dilemma for spectators: How do you applaud while holding your nose? There is so much that is wrong with it — and the way it was made — and, at the same time, so much that is right that you just have to shake your head in despair and in wonder.

By David Broder, Syndicated Columnist , December 26, 2009

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Column: Time to work together

Column: Time to work together WASHINGTON — Kristy is a Rochester mother and breast cancer survivor. Access to affordable health insurance is a life or death matter for her and millions of other Americans.

By Tim Walz, U.S. Representative , November 11, 2009

Baby boomers are a big budget buster

ST. PAUL -— Baby boomers are beginning to retire, and their need for more health care is a main reason Minnesota’s state budget looks bleak for years to come.

By Don Davis , October 20, 2009

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As others see it: Include rural health care in reform effort

While hospital groups, notably the American Hospital Association, are making this pledge with the administration, we fear that some institutions which would have government reimbursements reduced could actually put them in even more severe financial problems.

By Bemidji Pioneer , July 22, 2009

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