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U.S. hospitals and insurers might be forced to reveal the true prices they negotiate

U.S. hospitals and insurers might be forced to reveal the true prices they negotiate

A little-noticed Trump administration proposal would require hospitals, doctors and insurers to post the true, negotiated price for a medical procedure or service, as opposed to the "list" price.
by Alison Kodjak

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Walk your dog, but watch your footing: Bone breaks are on the rise

Walk your dog, but watch your footing: Bone breaks are on the rise

Maybe it's just because a large number of older people have learned the benefits of exercise and canine companionship. Whatever the reason, walking a dog on a leash has been linked to more fractures.
by Patti Neighmond

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Senate committee torpedoes legal marijuana bill

Senate committee torpedoes legal marijuana bill

After the vote, Sen. Melisa Franzen, DFL-Edina, conceded that her bill is dead. She said she was hopeful that DFL Gov. Tim Walz will set up a task force on the issue to keep the discussion going.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota's need for mental health professionals outstrips the supply

One in five Minnesotans faces mental health challenges, but there aren't enough professionals to meet the demand. What it would take to close the gap between need and care?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Home birth can be appealing, but how safe is it?

Home birth can be appealing, but how safe is it?

A tiny fraction of American women choose home birth, but that number is inching up. And in some social circles it's downright trendy. One pregnant mom-to-be investigates the pros and cons.
by Lesley McClurg

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