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Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars

Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars

Medicare pays hospitals about double what it pays other providers for the same services. The hospital lobby is fighting hard to make sure a switch to "site-neutral payments" doesn't become law.
by Phil Galewitz and Colleen DeGuzman

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Native Americans shut out of the nation’s liver transplant system

Native Americans shut out of the nation’s liver transplant system

Despite being more likely to die of liver disease, Native Americans are far less likely to make the transplant list than white people

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Two dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Mille Lacs County

Mille Lacs County Sheriff Kyle Burton said from the early investigation, it appears the occupants were using propane heaters and space heaters run by a gas-powered generator to heat the home.
by MPR News Staff

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In Minnesota, jail deaths spiked last year despite new protections

In Minnesota, jail deaths spiked last year despite new protections

Last year, 20 people died while in custody of Minnesota county jails. Justice advocates have called for more scrutiny of those deaths. A state official says mental health and addiction issues are key factors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Social isolation takes a toll on a rising number of South Korea's young adults

Social isolation takes a toll on a rising number of South Korea's young adults

A growing number of South Korea's young adults are isolating themselves from society, raising questions about the state of youths in a country known for cutthroat competition and pressure to conform.
by Se Eun Gong

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We asked. You answered. Here are your secrets to healthy aging

We asked. You answered. Here are your secrets to healthy aging

NPR asked our audiences to share their hard-won wisdom. We heard from more than 1,000 people, aged 16 to 103! Here's a roundup of your best advice for thriving as you age.
by Andrea Muraskin

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COVID-19, flu and RSV continue to decline in Minnesota

COVID-19, flu and RSV continue to decline in Minnesota

The latest data show Minnesota’s hospitalization rates for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have declined for three straight weeks. In addition, COVID-19 levels measured in wastewater continue to decline in most parts of the state.
by Craig Helmstetter

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