Will Congress bring sky-high air ambulance bills down to Earth? Medevac helicopter companies are on the congressional radar, as a funding bill for the Federal Aviation Administration nears passage. Consumer protections against deceptive practices could become law.September 26, 2018
Watchdog slams safeguards for foster kids on psych drugs Thousands of foster children may be getting powerful psychiatric drugs prescribed to them without basic safeguards, says a federal watchdog agency that found a failure to care for youngsters whose lives have already been disrupted.September 17, 2018
Veterans affairs secretary vows not to privatize agency The new secretary of veterans affairs pledged to the American Legion on Wednesday that he won't privatize his agency's health care services even as it increases options for veterans to seek care in the private sector.August 29, 2018
U.S. to impose new sanctions on Russia for nerve agent attacks The move, which comes months after the attack in the U.K. on Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, follows pressure on the Trump administration from lawmakers in both parties.August 9, 2018
MN Health: Backlog of elder mistreatment cases cleared Minnesota Health Department officials said Wednesday the agency is caught up on complaints tied to elder and vulnerable adult mistreatment. Reports earlier of a massive backlog brought a rebuke from the state legislative auditor.August 8, 2018
Minnesota to e-retailers: Start collecting taxes soon Minnesota's Department of Revenue said e-retailers have until Oct. 1 to start collecting and turning over sales taxes in connection with Minnesota purchases.July 25, 2018