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October 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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#Minnesota sees a drop in #flu and #COVID hospitalizations, but #RSV cases are climbing. The Minnesota Department of Health urges handwashing, mask-wearing, staying home when sick, and vaccination to curb the spread. Stay safe! #MinnesotaHealth
Minnesota sees decline in flu and COVID-19 hospitalizations, RSV cases climb
Statewide data released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Health indicates that hospitalizations for influenza and COVID-19 have slightly declined for the first time in over a month.
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January 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Minnesota senators are raising alarms about the potential risks of re-identifying de-identified health data, sparking a fierce debate on privacy safeguards.

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State health official: all‑payers claims dataset is de‑identified; privacy concerns surface in committee
Minnesota Department of Health testified the all‑payers claims data are de‑identified and subject to statutory guardrails and data‑use agreements, but several senators pressed the committee for a fuller discussion of re‑identification risks and oversight.
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April 20, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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Minnesota's Health Commissioner has taken a bold step by mandating the reporting of cannabis overdoses, aiming to enhance public safety and awareness.

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Minnesota Health Commissioner establishes cannabis overdose reporting rules
Commissioner of health mandates reporting for cannabis overdoses by law enforcement and medical professionals.
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May 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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The Minnesota Senate is diving deep into the HHS budget, revealing crucial differences with the governor's proposals that could reshape healthcare funding in the state.

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Senate HHS finance committee reviews omnibus HHS budget draft and spreadsheet; markup set for next day
Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee members heard a section-by-section walkthrough of the HHS omnibus budget draft and spreadsheet comparing the governor’s and Senate proposals; no votes were taken and committee markup is scheduled for the following day.
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April 18, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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The Minnesota House is pushing forward a controversial health bill that could drastically change Medicaid coverage and impact vulnerable populations—are you prepared for what this means?

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Health committee adopts DE1, advances HF4466 after heated debate over work rules and retroactive eligibility
The House Health Finance and Policy Committee adopted the DE1 amendment to House File 4466 and referred the bill to Ways and Means after hours of testimony and failed amendments that sought to limit harm from federal HR1 work requirements and preserve three-month retroactive Medicaid coverage for some patients.
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April 16, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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Minnesota health officials are rolling out bold new measures to enhance resident safety and improve oversight in assisted living facilities following a crucial audit.

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Health department outlines QA, tracking and legislative proposals in response to audit
MDH officials told the commission they have implemented QA checks on license application files, enhanced site assessments that may affect timeliness, and are evaluating statutory and system changes to improve start/end dates for licenses and director approvals; they expect to propose a 2027 legislative package.
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September 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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A heated debate unfolds in Minnesota as lawmakers grapple with House File 3550, a bill that could jeopardize consistent health education for students across the state.

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Students, public‑health advocates oppose opt‑out of statewide health standards; committee ties and lays bill over
House File 3550 would let districts substitute local health standards instead of forthcoming statewide expectations. Students, public‑health advocates and MDE staff warned that optional implementation would widen disparities; a roll‑call to place the bill on the general register failed 7–7 and the bill was laid over.
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March 26, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Rep. Scott is pushing a bold bill to keep AI out of psychotherapy, emphasizing that real care must come from trained professionals, not chatbots.

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Rep. Scott advances bill to bar independent AI psychotherapy; committee adds informed-consent guardrails
Rep. Scott presented HF3893 to limit use of fully autonomous AI in psychotherapy; the committee adopted an A2 amendment adding informed-consent and clarity, heard psychologists and suicide-prevention advocates testify about documented harms, and the committee recommended the bill, as amended, to the next committee.
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March 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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The Minnesota House Health Committee is tackling a controversial bill that could significantly raise fees for third-party medical record requests, sparking heated debates among advocates and providers alike.

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Minn. committee advances bill to raise third-party medical-record fees, adopts amendments and lays bill over
The House Health Committee debated House File 2070, which would raise fees charged to third-party requesters of medical records, adopted an amendment to refund prepayments when records don’t exist and struck language to preserve patient-favorable appeal protections; the committee laid the bill over for more work after testimony from attorneys, patient advocates and health information professionals.
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February 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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The Minnesota House Health Committee faced a heated showdown over the Nurse Licensure Compact, resulting in a deadlock that reflects a deeper national debate on healthcare standards and workforce mobility.

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House committee deadlocks on nurse licensure compact after divided testimony and failed amendments
The Minnesota House Health Committee considered House File 1925 to join the Nurse Licensure Compact; competing testimony from hospitals and business groups supporting the compact and from nurses and unions opposing it led to close, partisan divisions. Multiple amendments were debated; the committee failed to advance the bill after a 11‑11 roll call tie.
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February 20, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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The House Health Finance and Policy Committee is making tough decisions, slashing millions from health budgets while trying to preserve essential services for Minnesotans.

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Health Committee reviews budget cuts and funding for Minnesota care and surrounding services
Committee discusses health budget amendments impacting Minnesota care and Department of Human Services funding.
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May 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Minnesota's health budget is at a crossroads as the House committee advances a crucial bill, aiming for transparency and public input in the decision-making process.

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Committee advances House file 2435 to Ways and Means for health budget discussions
Members adopt DE1 amendment before moving House file 2435 to Ways and Means committee.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Minnesota lawmakers are tackling the fallout from over $220 million in federal funding cuts that threaten vital public health and human services.

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Minnesota lawmakers address public health funding cuts in HHS budget discussions
State committee discusses challenges and priorities for Minnesota Department of Health's budget amid federal cuts
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April 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Minnesota's health officials warn that budget cuts could cripple response efforts to infectious disease outbreaks and jeopardize public health, urging immediate action from lawmakers.

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Minnesota health officials advocate for emergency funding amid layoffs and mental health crisis
Officials urge state lawmakers to reconsider budget cuts impacting public health and mental services.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Minnesota lawmakers are taking a stand against the harmful effects of social media on mental health with new bipartisan legislation targeting eating disorders and improving access to healthy foods.

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Representative Keeler advocates for healthy food access in House File 1534
House File 1534 aims to enhance access to healthy foods for improved public health.
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April 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Minnesota is set to revolutionize health insurance practices with a new amendment that boosts transparency, modernizes regulations, and enhances consumer protection.

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Minnesota health amendment updates insurer practices and prescription transparency regulations
Minnesota's health amendment modernizes insurer practices and clarifies hospital closure procedures.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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The House Health Finance and Policy Committee is grappling with tough decisions as they navigate funding cuts of $50 million while trying to prioritize essential health initiatives.

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Committee debates funding for House Bill 1935 amid $50M budget cuts
Committee discusses funding challenges for House Bill 1935 linked to budget constraints.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Minnesota lawmakers are pushing forward groundbreaking health legislation, from green burials to lifesaving allergy measures in schools!

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Minnesota committee advances bill for green burials and school epinephrine safety
The committee progresses legislation on green burials and new epinephrine delivery methods in schools.
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April 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Minnesota's health funding faces a critical crossroads as lawmakers tackle major budget revisions amidst alarming federal cuts—what's at stake for public health?

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Minnesota health committee reviews budget changes amid federal funding cuts
Minnesota health committee discusses amendments to House file 2435 in light of funding cuts.
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April 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Minnesota lawmakers are making strides in health reform with House File 2,464, tackling critical issues like sensitive examinations and overdose data sharing.

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Health Policy Committee advances House File 2464 with bipartisan amendments
Committee modifies health policy bill through DE 1-1 amendment with bipartisan support
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April 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Minnesota is taking a bold step to curb rabies outbreaks by mandating muzzling for dogs in affected areas—will this controversial bill protect public health or burden pet owners?

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Community health boards impose rabies muzzling rules for dogs in outbreak areas
Health boards will mandate muzzling of dogs in rabies-affected communities to prevent spread.
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March 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Minnesota's Senate Bill 2669 could revolutionize newborn health care by boosting funding for hearing screenings while sparking debate over rising birth center fees.

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Minnesota Council updates birth center licensing fees and establishes advisory committee
Minnesota adjusts birth center fees and forms Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Committee.
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March 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Minnesota's Senate Bill 2669 is igniting fierce debate as it proposes steep fee hikes for health licensing, raising concerns about accessibility and the future of the healthcare workforce.

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Minnesota adjusts health licensing board fees for 2024
Minnesota revises maximum fees for health-related licensing boards in 2024 regulations.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Senator Abloh passionately champions a groundbreaking bill to enhance health services in Minnesota, arguing that lives shouldn't be at risk due to minimal costs.

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Senator Abloh advocates for low-cost bill implementation to enhance safety measures
Senator Abloh supports bill for free distribution of safety boxes despite minor fiscal note concerns
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March 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM