February 26, 2026
The Trump administration announced on February 25 that it is withholding $259 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, until further investigation of fraud in the state is completed.
“CMS is done trying to catch fraudsters with their hands in the cookie jar—instead, we’re padlocking the jar and letting them starve,” said Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD. “This proactive approach will help us crush fraud, protect taxpayer dollars, and make sure the vulnerable Americans who depend on our programs get the care they need.”
In a statement, Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Shireen Gandhi said: "“Deferring $259 million will significantly harm the state’s healthcare infrastructure and the 1.2 million Minnesotans who depend on Medicaid.”
The Trump administration is asking for the Walz administration to develop a "comprehensive corrective action plan to stop the problem.” Until this plan is complete, the federal government will withhold funding.
“These cuts will be devastating for veterans, families with young kids, folks with disabilities, and working people across our state,” Gov. Tim Walz wrote on X.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.