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.
January
31, 2013 - The White Earth Band of Ojibwe will begin to take over legal responsibility for providing human services to tribal members, starting early this year.