The Human Cost of Compliance: Minnesota’s Medicaid Crisis Amid Anti-Fraud Crackdown
WASHINGTON — A sweeping, state-led initiative to root out fraud within Minnesota’s Medicaid system has inadvertently triggered a widespread humanitarian crisis, leaving thousands of the state’s most vulnerable residents—including children with autism,…
The Human Cost of Compliance: Minnesota’s Medicaid Overhaul Leaves Thousands in Limbo
WASHINGTON — Across the state of Minnesota, a sweeping, high-stakes initiative to root out Medicaid fraud has inadvertently triggered a widespread humanitarian crisis. While the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) maintains that its…
A System in Crisis: Minnesota’s Anti-Fraud Drive Leaves Vulnerable Minnesotans Stranded
By Investigative Staff The state of Minnesota is currently grappling with a severe administrative crisis that has transformed a well-intentioned anti-fraud initiative into a humanitarian catastrophe. In an aggressive effort to combat Medicaid billing…
The Profit Trap: How Private Equity Turned Autism Therapy into a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry at Children’s Expense
A groundbreaking investigation by The 74 has uncovered a startling reality behind the U.S. autism therapy sector: a massive, unchecked influx of private equity capital has transformed a clinical field into a profit-driven machine. Over the past six…
The Price of Healing: Minnesota’s Nonprofits Under Scrutiny for Stingy Charity Care
For years, the promise of the nonprofit hospital model has been rooted in a simple social contract: institutions receive millions of dollars in federal, state, and local tax exemptions in exchange for providing care to the communities they…
Beyond the Classroom: Why Pediatricians Are Demanding the Return of Recess
For generations, the sound of a school bell signaling recess was synonymous with freedom—a frantic, joyous dash to the playground, the smell of fresh air, and the social dynamics of the jungle gym. However, in the high-stakes era of standardized testing…
Closing the Gap: New Initiative Targets Lung Cancer Screening Disparities in Rural Minnesota
This article was originally published by The Daily Yonder. In the quiet corners of rural Minnesota, a silent health crisis is unfolding. While medical advancements have pushed lung cancer survival rates to historic highs when caught early, a significant…
The Silent Spring: Navigating the Surge of Lyme Disease in an Evolving Climate
As the frost of winter retreats and the landscapes of the Northern Hemisphere burst into vibrant green, millions of Americans are eager to reclaim the outdoors. However, this seasonal migration toward nature comes with a growing, invisible threat: the…
Skating Past the Binary: How Roller Derby Became a Crucible for Trans Inclusion
By [Your Name/Journalistic Desk] Originally reported by Kate Sosin for The 19th. For Juniper Simonis, the memory of 2012 remains as vivid as a cinematic frame. It was a humid summer evening in Ithaca, New York, and the air was thick with the scent of cut…
The Affordability Crisis: Examining the Sharp Decline in Minnesota’s Health Insurance Enrollment
The landscape of healthcare access in Minnesota has undergone a seismic shift. Following a staggering 57% increase in monthly premiums for plans offered through MNsure—the state’s health insurance marketplace established under the Affordable Care Act…
