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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.