Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Local health provider launches innovative care program
  Fairview Health Services is rolling out an experimental new way of delivering health care, to cut costs and improve the quality of patient care. The new system puts more responsibility in the hands of patients and medical staff.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Dave Moen: Medical director for care model innovation at Fairview Health Services.
  Lisa Spatz: Family practice physician at the Fairview Hiawatha Clinic in Minneapolis.
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  Resources
  Fairview Health Services
• Author Tracy Kidder chronicles a life based on hope
  Author Tracy Kidder's latest book tells the story of a young medical student from war-torn Burundi, and his journey from a horrific civil war to a life devoted to healing.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Tracy Kidder: Author of "Strength in What Remains." His previous books include "Mountains Beyond Mountains" and "House."
  Resources
  Tracy Kidder's Web site
  Village Health Works

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