October 13, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Health Care Homes (HCH) team announced on October 10 that a rule amendment that expands the program’s emphasis on population health has been approved.
Along with population health, the new advanced certification levels created by this rule expand the program’s emphasis on addressing social determinants and enhancing health equity.
For more information on the rule and the newly updated and streamlined HCH certification and recertification process, please visit the HCH website or contact the HCH program.
April 9, 2026
An amended piece of legislation that would exempt buprenorphine from prior authorization (PA) was heard in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on April 9.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard a bill that would require coverage for psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) services under Medical Assistance.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, the House Taxes Committee heard legislation focused on supporting the financial stability and ongoing operations of Hennepin Healthcare.