September 26, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Minnesota Rural Health Hero, Team and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Minnesota Rural Health Awards are given to individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to improving rural health in the state. The awards will be announced on National Rural Health Day, Thursday, November 21.
If you know of someone in your community or across the state who has played an important role in improving rural health, fill out the 2024 Rural Health Awards nomination form and send it to: health.orhpc@state.mn.us by Monday, October 14.
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.