Minneapolis-based health system becomes the fifth with operations in MN to say it’s going out-of-network with Humana for 2025.
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The InPen app paves the way for the launch of the company’s “Smart MDI” system combining a smart insulin pen that tracks doses and a monitor that makes real-time glucose readings for people who make multiple daily injections.
November 21, 2024
Culture
Yuen: Breast cancer in young women is on the rise. One survivor is talking about it – and all things ‘Tetas.’
A scary diagnosis inspired this 39-year-old Minnesotan to push for breast cancer awareness, particularly in younger women and the Latino community.
November 21, 2024
Health Care
Amid uncertainty about the future, more Minnesotans seek long-acting birth control
Some young adults aren’t waiting to find out whether access to birth control could be curtailed under the incoming administration.
November 20, 2024
Business
Medtronic races for market share in fast-growing treatment of irregular heartbeats
With supplier issue now resolved, the Minnesota-run medtech company expects to “reach and then exceed” market growth in the fast-growing sector for “pulsed field” atrial fibrillation treatments.
November 19, 2024
Health Care
Transplant at Mayo Clinic replaces 85% of patient’s face after more than 50 hours of surgery
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November 19, 2024
Politics
Minnesota union seeks state help: ‘There is no retirement option for home care workers’
Some workers who help aging Minnesotans and those with disabilities say their only option is to keep working until they physically can’t. SEIU Healthcare is pushing state leaders to offer them retirement benefits.
November 16, 2024
Twin Cities
Health Department: E. coli infections traced to ground beef sold at Red Cow, Hen House, other restaurants
Authorities have confirmed 10 cases at Red Cow locations and one at Hen House. Both restaurants have made product changes.
November 16, 2024
Business
State of Minnesota sues Zaza Cannabis business, seeks destruction of illegal products
Store accused of selling items that far exceeded the legal level of THC in cannabanoid products.
November 15, 2024
Health Care
Minnesota health insurers warn of ‘dire’ premium spikes, lost coverage in 2026
Insurance company CEOs ask the state’s congressional delegation for help extending enhanced tax credits via MNsure. The subsidies are set to expire at the end of next year.
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Nation
Three-quarters of U.S. adults are now overweight or obese
A sweeping new paper reveals the dramatic rise of obesity rates nationwide since 1990.
November 15, 2024
Twin Cities
After a year of tension, HCMC has more diverse oversight and a healthier budget
The Hennepin County Board spent the past year examining the hospital’s finances, working conditions and how it serves the community.
November 14, 2024
Health Care
Recombinetics, which engineered hornless dairy bulls, files for bankruptcy
The Eagan-based company that edits animal genes faces $7.7 million in total liabilities.
November 13, 2024