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News stories from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.


Showing posts from February 2013. Show all posts

  • Commissioner Jesson, Minnesota Hospital Association President Massa meet with St. Cloud health care leaders
    February 26, 2013 - Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson met with members of the St. Cloud medical community to discuss strategies to improve health care infrastructure in central Minnesota and across the state.
  • DHS co-sponsoring health equity leadership workshop
    February 25, 2013 - DHS is co-sponsoring a daylong workshop aimed at addressing health policy related to health equity, determinants of health, and health disparities affecting marginalized racial and ethnic communities.
  • Minnesota receives $45 million to expand health reform initiative
    February 21, 2013 - The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) announced Minnesota as a winner of $45 million in state Innovation Model funding. Minnesota was one of six states to receive the highest level of award.
  • Dayton signs legislation expanding Medical Assistance eligibility
    February 20, 2013 - Gov. Mark Dayton signed legislation that will provide access to quality health care coverage for an additional 35,000 low-income adults.
  • Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon, Commissioner Jesson meet with Duluth health care leaders
    February 15, 2013 - Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon and Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson met with members of the Duluth medical community to discuss strategies to improve health care infrastructure.
  • Autism studies address health care benefits and housing solutions
    February 13, 2013 - Two key studies about the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders have been posted on the DHS website.
  • Commissioner Jesson statement on HHS Basic Health Plan announcement
    February 06, 2013 - The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a timeline and framework for states, including Minnesota, interested in pursuing a provision in the Affordable Care Act known as the Basic Health Plan.
  • Online training aimed at understanding hearing and vision loss
    February 06, 2013 - Online training is now available for people interested in learning about the unique challenges experienced by people who have combined hearing and vision loss.
  • Adoption highlighted during Black History Month
    February 06, 2013 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with its partner organizations to encourage families to adopt children waiting in the foster care system.
  • Commissioner Jesson announces agency goals for 2013
    February 01, 2013 - Commissioner Lucinda Jesson has announced agency goals and action steps for 2013.