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St. Paul school retirees caught in HealthPartners, UnitedHealthcare dispute
The district says it's exploring options because about 2,300 retirees are directly affected.
'It was just shocking': Rainbow Health workers push for answers on abrupt shutdown
Dozens of union workers at Rainbow Health lost their jobs and still don't understand what happened.
HealthPartners leaving United's Medicare Advantage network
The Bloomington-based hospital and clinical operator alleges too many denials or delays of payment; United says HealthPartners' allegations are untrue.
Children's Minnesota adding more clinic services in Twin Cities suburbs
The latest phase of the $8.2M project is expanding services in Lakeville, Rogers and Woodbury.
Rainbow Health abruptly shuts down services in Minneapolis
The union representing about 60 workers says staff were given no advance notice about closure at nonprofit that advocated for LGBTQ patients.
Cyberattack costs growing at UnitedHealth Group, but profit still better than expected
Adjusted earnings in second quarter came in at $4.22 billion, lower than last year.
Protesters say 11 arrested outside UnitedHealthcare HQ in Minnetonka
Critics have held a series of events highlighting what they describe as a pattern of improper coverage denials by the nation's largest health insurer.
How to shop for a health insurance plan in Minnesota
Insurance options can vary considerably depending on age, income, geography, employment status and the market. So don't be afraid to seek help when confronting this complicated decision.
South Dakota-based Sanford Health to merge with Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin
The combined health system would be a large rural health care provider, with 56 hospitals and more than 250 clinics.
University of Minnesota closing nurse practitioner clinic in downtown Minneapolis
The clinic, closing Oct. 31, required more than $3 million in subsidies since opening in Downtown East in 2015.