AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealthcare Consolidation: HealthPartners and Essentia Health have announced plans to merge, raising questions about what a larger system could mean for patients, prices and access to care. Affordability and Access: Minnesota doctors say healthcare is a major Senate-race issue as insurance costs climb; premiums could rise by as much as 21% in 2027, while rural hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts. Public Health: Flu season is underway, and Rochester doctors urge people to get vaccinated; suspected measles cases have also been reported in Todd County, following confirmed cases in southeastern Minnesota. Mental Health: Minnesota recorded 813 suicide deaths in 2024, with rates roughly twice as high in entirely rural counties as in the Twin Cities metro, according to a commentary urging people with lived experience to help shape services. Environment and Health: A new report found PFAS in every Minnesota waterway tested, renewing concerns about exposure to so-called forever chemicals.
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