Health care reform and the consumer The discussion in Washington around health care reform has been dominated by talk of a public option and where costs can be cut. But what about the role of the health care consumer? Some say there has to be a fundamental shift in the way we view medical care.Midmorning, July 3, 2009
Gov. Pawlenty formally approves unallotment plan Gov. Tim Pawlenty marked the start of the new fiscal year Wednesday by formally approving a plan to erase a $2.7 billion budget deficit.July 1, 2009
Wisconsin officials yet to agree to Pawlenty's tax reciprocity request One piece of Gov. Pawlenty's unallotment plan relies on Wisconsin agreeing to a faster payback of income tax revenue owed to Minnesota, but Wisconsin officials have not yet responded to the request.June 30, 2009
The pros and cons of a public health care plan Health insurance companies worry a public option that the Obama administration wants will spell trouble in the marketplace. What is a public plan and how much will such a plan cost?Midmorning, June 29, 2009
Facing aid cuts, Minnesota city leaders come together With tough times for municipal budgets
about to get tougher, Minnesota city leaders are gathering to
discuss ways to weather their latest fiscal struggles.June 24, 2009
The politics of health care reform Reporters who cover health care for various newspapers talk about the policies and the politics of health care reform.Midmorning, June 22, 2009
DFL leaders call Pawlenty's unallotment a 'misuse of power' DFL leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate say Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed unilateral budget cuts are a misuse of power and will add too many people to the unemployment line.June 18, 2009
Critics take aim at Pawlenty's plan Hospital officials and DFL legislators say Gov. Pawlenty's budget plan is painful and unwise.June 17, 2009
Sebelius: New effort to improve Indian health care Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen
Sebelius says she will launch a new multiyear effort to improve
health care for American Indians, which she calls a "historic
failure."June 16, 2009
Single payer health plan off the table? A single government plan for health care appears to be too radioactive for Congress or President Obama. Two experts on either side of the single-payer plan issue debate what's the best health care system.Midmorning, June 16, 2009