March 2, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health and Stratis Health are conducting a survey to provide support to Minnesota healthcare providers and health systems on long COVID and post-COVID conditions.
The survey, which takes fewer than five minutes to complete, will inform the work of the Guiding Council of Minnesota, which is made up of clinicians who care for long COVID patients in primary and specialty care settings across the state. The survey is seeking to understand current knowledge of and experience with long COVID among practicing clinicians. Specifically, the survey will gather information regarding:
It is estimated that a considerable number of people who had acute COVID-19 experience adverse symptoms for months or longer after their initial diagnosis. For updates on the MDH Long COVID Program and related resources, click here.
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.