Minnesota Hospital Association

Minnesota’s health care system is still ailing, years after the ebb of the COVID pandemic. Dr. David Herman, CEO of Duluth-based Essentia Health, says the financial basis for health care in Minnesota isn’t working and needs a generational transformation.

Six in 10 mental health practitioners in the U.S. report having no openings for new patients. To help address this challenge, HealthPartners added nearly 3,000 practitioners and clinicians to its network and implemented the Crisis Immediate Assessment (CIA) program - a program designed to help outpatient clinicians provide immediate care for patients experiencing acute mental health crisis. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/N4G450UaULW #BetterMentalHealthForMN

Calling all quality and safety professionals! MHA's inaugural Safe Workplaces: Strategies for Violence Prevention in Health Care seminar takes place Dec. 11. The seminar is designed to empower health care professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace violence. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/3xp550UaWQ9

This month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and here in Minnesota. According to new data from the American Lung Association Lung Association, Minnesota ranks in the top 10 for lung cancer survival rates. Early detection saves lives; ask your provider if a screening is right for you.

MHA recently recognized Fairview Health Services for their Cultural Broker Program. The program helps bridge the gap between traditional cultural perspectives and mainstream health care, translating and guiding individuals from different backgrounds as they navigate medical, educational, and other systems.

Minnesota's rural hospitals deliver quality care while facing challenges felt by rural providers nationwide. Thank you, Governor Tim Walz, for recognizing today as Rural Health Day in Minnesota and showcasing the excellent care provided by our rural hospitals. Read the full proclamation here: https://ow.ly/p5st50Uc87U

Rural hospitals are essential to providing access to care in Greater Minnesota communities. These facilities face numerous challenges like workforce recruitment and retention, low reimbursement rates, and closure of much needed programs. #NationalRuralHealthDay

"We need Congress to support telemedicine and give it the time to mature and find new uses...not to let partisanship squander the years of innovation, investment, and improvements this technology has brought to all of us," wrote MHA President and CEO Dr. Rahul Koranne in his opinion editorial for the Rochester Post Bulletin. Read more: https://ow.ly/TG9H50Ub95G

Dr. David Herman, CEO of Duluth-based Essentia Health, says health care is heading to a painful tipping point. He believes communities should make deliberate choices about how they’ll approach the crisis, rather than let it simply happen and leave patients to find their own way.

One in five adults experience a mental health condition each year, but only 45% receive treatment. To address this treatment gap, HealthPartners implemented a rapid access care model that helps more patients receive timely mental health care. Since its implementation, more than 3,500 patients have received care. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/7ZiV50U63wp #BetterMentalHealthForMN