Allina Health Physicians Vote to Authorize Strike
July 9, 2026
More than 130 Allina Health hospital physicians represented by Doctors Council SEIU voted last week, by a 90% margin, to authorize a strike after nearly two years of bargaining.
State Seeking Input on Insurance Coverage for Chiropractic Services
December 12, 2024
Each year, the Minnesota Department of Commerce evaluates proposed and existing state-required health coverage to examine their economic cost and health benefits. Commerce is currently evaluating the requirement that health carriers provide health insurance coverage for chiropractic services.
As part of this evaluation process, Commerce is seeking feedback from the public and other interested parties.
To ensure Commerce has sufficient time to review suggested data sources and incorporate new information into the final evaluation report, interested parties should submit comments by January 23, 2025.
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