A new report shows the cost of uncompensated care at Minnesota hospitals has dropped nearly 17 percent since the federal Affordable Care Act was implemented.
An electronic health care enrollment system created in 2013 continues to plague Minnesota counties and their clients. Bugs in MNsure's Minnesota Eligibility Technology System, known as METS has prevented a streamlined process for enrolling and renewing Medical Assistance recipients across Minnesota.
A second Minnesota health insurance group is suing the state after losing out on a bid for a contract to cover low-income residents. South Country Health Alliance stands to lose contracts next year in 10 of the 11 counties where it currently provides coverage to residents on MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance.
A Minnesota judge has denied an insurance company's attempt to halt public health care registration as it fights to win back a key state contract. Ramsey County District Judge Robert Awsumb denied UCare's request for an injunction Thursday.