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As costs rise, Minnesota faces a health care crossroads

Federal support is decreasing, and this state and others are feeling the health care pinch. State lawmakers need to find solutions. Read More

Eight class-action lawsuits filed against UI Health Care, HomeCare over data breach

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — In less than two weeks after University of Iowa Health Care on Aug. 29 notified 211,000-some ... Read More

‘Alarming’ rate increases in Minnesota’s individual health insurance market

In the individual market, the state Commerce Department approved average premium increases for Medica (+30.76%), UCare (+27.48%), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (+18.7%), HealthPartners ... Read More

Eight lawsuits filed by patients impacted by July data breach at UI Health Care affiliate

Eight people impacted by a July data breach at a University of Iowa Health Care affiliate are suing the system and seeking restitution. Read More

Higher premiums, less choice ahead for Medicare Advantage shoppers in Minnesota

Kentucky-based Humana offers Medicare Advantage plans in 73 Minnesota counties, but will do so in just 35 counties next year. Average premiums at Humana will be about 13% higher across the state, and ... Read More