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HCMC funding passes in omnibus health and human services bill

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By Winter Keefer Verified
| Sun Post Verified
Key funding to keep open Hennepin County Medical Center, Minnesota’s flagship trauma center and safety net hospital, emerged within the final hours of the 2026 session. The House voted late Sunday to adopt the conference committee report on House File 4466 and Senate File 4612 then passed the omnibus health and human services finance and policy bill 108-26. Passed shortly thereafter 35-32 by the Senate, the bill next headed to the governor.
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HCMC funding passes in omnibus health and human services finance, policy bill

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By Winter Keefer Verified
| house.mn.gov
Key funding to keep open Hennepin County Medical Center, Minnesota’s flagship trauma center and safety net hospital, emerged within the final hours of the 2026 session. The House voted late Sunday to adopt the conference committee report on HF4466/SF4612* then passed the omnibus health and human services finance and policy bill 108-26. Passed shortly thereafter 35-32 by the Senate, the bill now heads to the governor.
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House passes bill to expand Medicaid fraud investigation unit

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By Winter Keefer Verified
| house.mn.gov
The House passed a bill early Sunday morning to increase staffing for the Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid fraud investigation unit, stiffen penalties for Medicaid fraud and expend the state’s definition of fraud. Sponsored by Rep. Matt Norris (DFL-Blaine), the House amended and passed HF2354 118-16. It now awaits action by the Senate. The bill would appropriate $1.23 million annually from the General Fund for fiscal years 2027-2029.
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