January 30, 2026
In an effort to balance its budget, Hennepin Healthcare officials announced on January 26 that they have decided to cut 100 positions.
Hennepin will close or integrate some stand-alone clinics and services including:
Integrative health: Chiropractic and acupuncture services and refer patients to external providers.
Senior and extended care: Older adult patients will be seen in primary care, and nursing home services will be transitioned to other systems.
Sleep services: This clinic will be closed, but will continue to do screening tests through primary care.
Interventional pain: Medical treatments will move to primary care, and other interventional services will be referred to external providers.
Weight management: Medical and surgical services will be reduced and integrated into the Clinic and Specialty Center instead of operating as a stand-alone clinic.
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.