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The invisible lawmakers; the process of dealing with healthcare, Wall Street reform

Want to know what’s causing a lot of people in Washington to work long hours right now? Here’s a hint: it’s not immigration reform or gun control or, for that matter, any other legislation coming down the pike. Instead, it’s a pair of three-year-old laws.

By Lee Hamilton , May 18, 2013

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Lawmakers look at key proposals for children and long-term care

Key human services proposals that restructure long-term care services and provide for the safe and healthy development of children are scheduled to be heard by legislators Wednesday.

April 02, 2013

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Bill aims to reduce hospital re-admissions through telehealth technology

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD) re-introduced legislation yesterday to expand the use of telehealth technology under Medicare to reduce hospital re-admissions in rural and underserved communities across the nation.

March 19, 2013

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Card helps save on healthcare costs

The providers of the Coast2Coast Rx card recently announced that the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Board of Directors has endorsed its prescription discount program. Their constituents will receive reduced prices on prescription drugs and other health care services.

January 09, 2013

How does the Affordable Care Act affect seniors?

I get a lot of questions about the Affordable Care Act and I will try to explain at least five key areas about it and hope this helps you to understand it better.

By Mary Krueger, Douglas County Senior Coordinator , June 27, 2012

Help with health care costs coming to county

The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) is reviewing countywide health discount programs that will save residents money on health care costs. Douglas County Commissioner Paul C. Anderson said two discount cards are being compared.

By Crystal Dey , May 16, 2012

Free healthcare prep course offered

Through District 206 Community Education, the Alexandria Area Adult Basic Education (ABE) Consortium is partnering with Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) to offer a free healthcare prep course at ATCC this summer. Since this course is being offered at no cost to the first 20 qualified applicants, early registration is recommended. The registration deadline is May 23.

April 25, 2012

Editorial - Here's how to save health care costs

Everyone’s talking about the skyrocketing costs of healthcare these days. While politicians and the courts fight over which approach will work best and what is constitutional, there are some things the everyday person can do to save money on their own healthcare costs without compromising their health.

April 04, 2012

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Drug shortages plague hospitals

Drug shortages plague hospitals The country’s prescription drug shortage is hitting close to home. During last month’s Douglas County Hospital (DCH) board meeting, David Gray, director of pharmacy, explained the problem and detailed the impact on the hospital.

By Amy Chaffins , March 09, 2012

Report shows that statewide health program is working

Minnesota's nationally recognized Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) has shown progress towards improving conditions linked to better health by partnering with hundreds of schools, clinics and workplaces across Minnesota, according to a report submitted by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to the Legislature on Tuesday.

March 08, 2012

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Study: Minnesota's uninsured rate remains high

The percentage of Minnesotans without health insurance did not show improvements nearly two years after the official end of the economic recession.

March 06, 2012

New tool enhances veterans access to their VA health care

Veterans who receive primary care services through the St. Cloud VA Health Care System can now take advantage of a new way to communicate with their VA health care teams that is as fast as e-mail and also safe and secure.

February 07, 2012

State grant of $178,406 will train health workers in Long Prairie

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded a $178,406 grant under its Minnesota Job Skills Partnership to train 279 workers at CentraCare Health System - Long Prairie.

November 12, 2011

Free Worksite Wellness Summit in Detroit Lakes offers advice for cutting healthcare costs

PartnerSHIP 4 Health, the Minnesota SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Program) of Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties, will be sponsoring a Worksite Wellness Summit “Making Worksite Wellness Worth Your While”, open to all organizations and businesses in West Central Minnesota and beyond.

By Staff Report , June 12, 2011

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Total health care spending in Minnesota rose to $36 billion in 2009

Total health care spending in Minnesota rose to $36 billion in 2009, but the rate of growth fell to its lowest level in more than a decade, according to a new report by the Health Economics Program at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

By Staff Report , June 11, 2011

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