# www.mnphy.com ## Pages - [Minnesota_Physician_0926](https://www.mnphy.com/): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [MP_0926](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0926): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [MHCRT Sponsorship](https://www.mnphy.com/mhcrt-sponsorship) - [Issue PDFs](https://www.mnphy.com/issue-pdfs) - [0923_story_one_Rachel_Rockwell](https://www.mnphy.com/0923-story-one-rachel-rockwell): A medication repository program (MRP) receives donations of unused and unexpired medications. Upon receipt the donated products are inspected for quality and safety before being redistributed to under-resourced patients within the repository’s community. - [0921_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0921-interview) - [MP_0122](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0122) - [1123_cover_two_ Thomas_E_Kottke_Clarence_Jones](https://www.mnphy.com/1123-cover-two--thomas-e-kottke-clarence-jones): Despite unprecedented and exponentially expanding advances in medical science, health care status in the United States is becoming exponentially worse. After decades of declining mortality from cardiovascular disease, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reports - [0823_story_three_Joan_Willshire](https://www.mnphy.com/copy-of-0823-story-three-joan-willshire): For a person with a disability and many years of extensive experience with most sectors of health care delivery, one of the most scary and fearful thoughts is anticipating going to a transitional care unit (TCU) or rehabilitation center after a stay in the hospital. - [0526_cover_two_ The Peptide Tsunami What doctors should know David J Holt JD](https://www.mnphy.com/0526_Cover_2): Potential liabilities physicians face when patients request medical advice on self directed use of the exploding marketplace for unregulated peptides. - [0723_cover_one_David_J_Margraf, PharmD_Stephen_W_Schondelmeyer](https://www.mnphy.com/cover_one_David_J_Margraf_Stephen_W_Schondelmeyer): The health care industry is faced with an alarming rate of drug shortages, posing significant challenges for physicians and patients alike. In July 2023, there were 309 drug products in shortage according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)—a record high for the last decade. - [0721_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0721-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [0125_cover_two_Elizabeth_Adams](https://www.mnphy.com/0125-cover-two-elizabeth-adams): New approaches to treating people with ADHD, embracing their neurodiversity and being aware of all the tools available to them. - [0923_story_two_ Tyler_Winkelman_Julie_Bauch](https://www.mnphy.com/0923-story-two--tyler-winkelman-julie-bauch): O pioid and substance use continues to be a challenge for patients and families throughout the United States. In addition to its societal effects, opioid and substance use also results in substantial utilization of health care resources up to and including hospitalization. - [0226_Interview_ Excellence, Integrity and Collaboration Kirsten Johansen, MD, president Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute](https://www.mnphy.com/0226-interview--excellence--integrity-and-collaboration-kirsten-johansen--md--president-hennepin-healthcare-research-institute): A global leader in medical research discusses current challenges and achievements from the 75 year history of an academic institute within a public health hospital - [0222_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0222-caps) - [0521_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/Maternal_and_Infant_Health_Disparities): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [MP_1024](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1024) - [MP_0223](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0223) - [0822_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0822-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0821_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0821-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0624_Honor_Roll](https://www.mnphy.com/0624-honor-roll): An annual feature in which outstanding achievement in new health care facilities construction and design. It's presented in photo-essays. - [0925_story_one_Forever_Chemicals_Alexander_Bogdan_Mohamed_Mohamed](https://www.mnphy.com/0925-story-one-forever-chemicals-alexander-bogdan-mohamed-mohamed): Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) What and where are they? Water quality. Tools for physicians when discussing forever chemicals with patients- Amara’s Law - passed to limit PFAS - [0923_Interview_Kendell_M_Cannon](https://www.mnphy.com/0923-interview-kendell-m-cannon): Herself Health was founded in 2022 to provide value-based primary care to women over age 65 with a focus on helping women feel seen and heard as they age in a way that the current health care system does not provide. - [MP_1025](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1025): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [0223_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0123-story-two) - [0623_cover_two_Erica_Barnes_Sheldon Berkowitz_Kris_Ann_P_Schultz](https://www.mnphy.com/0623-cover-two-erica-barnes-sheldon-berkowitz-kris-ann-p-schultz): P acked within the Omnibus Commerce Bill, Minnesota recently passed legislation enacting a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (the Board) that lets PBMs off the hook. The Board will do little to help patients and will likely harm future access to medicines. - [0523_MN_Health_Care_Roundtable](https://www.mnphy.com/0523-mn-health-care-roundtable): MN Health Care Roundtable Session 56 - [1223_Interview_Susan_Morgan](https://www.mnphy.com/1223-interview-susan-morgan): Patient-centered Home Care - [0325_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0325-caps): Capsules - [0926_story_one_ Minnesota’s Medicaid Fraud Crackdown](https://www.mnphy.com/0926-story-one--minnesota-s-medicaid-fraud-crackdown): How recent efforts from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to comply with new fraud prevention, and thereby receive withheld federal funding, have resulted in hardships for clinics and patients. - [0124_story_two_Rebecca Thoman](https://www.mnphy.com/0124-story-two-rebecca-thoman): Oregon’s 1997 Death with Dignity Act was the nation’s first law to allow mentally capable, terminally ill adults with six months or less to live the option to request, obtain and self-ingest medication to die peacefully in their sleep. - [Minnesota_Physician_0626](https://www.mnphy.com/minnesota-physician-072672ae6ef9): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [0523_cover_two_Reid_Porter](https://www.mnphy.com/0523-cover-two-reid-porter): P acked within the Omnibus Commerce Bill, Minnesota recently passed legislation enacting a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (the Board) that lets PBMs off the hook. The Board will do little to help patients and will likely harm future access to medicines. - [1024_cover_one_Top_100](https://www.mnphy.com/0924-cover-one-top-100): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [0122_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0122-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0222_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0222-cover-two) - [0321_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/MP_0321_Interview_Lucas_Nesse) - [0822_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0822-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [0726_cover_one_ Health Care Affordability: A new statewide initiative by Matthew Anderson Sheila Kiscaden](https://www.mnphy.com/0726-cover-one--health-care-affordability--a-new-statewide-initiative-by-matthew-anderson-sheila-kiscaden): The Minnesota Department of Health undertakes a legislative agenda to create the Center for Health Care Affordability. A discussion of the framework and goals. - [0724_story_one_Erin_Bettendorf_Andrew_Cozadd](https://www.mnphy.com/0724-story-one-erin-bettendorf-andrew-cozadd): A look at osteoporosis, the many injuries it can cause, including vertebral compression fractures with treatment options and methods of pain management - [MP_1022](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1022) - [0321_story_four](https://www.mnphy.com/MP_0321_S4_Robert_Kantor) - [0224_Interview_Nathaniel_Scott](https://www.mnphy.com/0224-interview-nathaniel-scott): Patient-centered Home Care - [0421_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0421_S3_DEEPTI_PANDITA): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [MP_0323](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0323) - [0222_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0222-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [0721_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0721-story-three6d450b02): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0325_story_one_Dan_Abeln](https://www.mnphy.com/0325-story-one-dan-abeln): Designing for Dignity and Equality - [0321_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/MP_0321_S3_Daniel_K_Zismer) - [0724_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0724-caps) - [0223_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0123-cover-two) - [MP_0724](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0724) - [0626_cover_two_ Emergency Department Design Meeting a growing demand by Todd Medd Tracy Nicholson](https://www.mnphy.com/0626-cover-two--emergency-department-design-meeting-a-growing-demand-by-todd-medd-tracy-nicholson): Tools for assessing emergency department redesign, needs driving it and current best practice standards for maximizing efficiency while minimizing footprints. - [0522_MN_Health_Care_Roundtable](https://www.mnphy.com/0522-mn-health-care-roundtable): MN Health Care Roundtable Session 52 - [Minnesota_Physician_0326](https://www.mnphy.com/minnesota-physician-042679e4d5ca): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [Subscribe](https://www.mnphy.com/subscriptions) - [0625_Interview_ Paul_Thurmes_A_New_Standard_of_Cancer_Care](https://www.mnphy.com/0625-interview--paul-thurmes-a-new-standard-of-cancer-care): 30th Anniversary of the largest independent oncology Practice in Minnesota The history of Minnesota Oncology, US Oncology, Range of cancer support services - [0821_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0821-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [MP_0625](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0625): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [1025_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1025-caps): Capsules - [1225_cover_one_ Prioritizing Mental Health Well-being Fostering a better informed society Todd Archbold](https://www.mnphy.com/1125-cover-one--prioritizing-mental-health-well-being-fostering-a-better-informed-society-todd-archbold): Identifying misinformation around mental health care and the damage it causes to society to public health and effective disease prevention. Anti-depressants are not addictive. - [0222_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0222-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0326_Interview_ Helping Children Face Increasing Daily Stress Lindsey Patee Deeb CEO Grow Pediatrics](https://www.mnphy.com/0326-interview--helping-children-face-increasing-daily-stress-lindsey-patee-deeb-ceo-grow-pediatrics): The CEO of a pediatric practice owned and operated by a group of nurse practitioners discusses increasing childhood chronic illness and family-based care - [Honor_Roll](https://www.mnphy.com/honor-roll) - [0726_cover_two_ It’s Time to Heal, Minnesota: Dealing with societal trauma by Marcus Schmit](https://www.mnphy.com/0726-cover-two--it-s-time-to-heal--minnesota--dealing-with-societal-trauma-by-marcus-schmit): A new initiative from NAMI MN, Healing Minnesota addresses statewide societal mental health trauma caused by events from COVID-19 the George Floyd, Metro Surge - [0522_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0522-cover-two) - [0223_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0123-caps) - [0923_cover_two_ Omar_Ramos](https://www.mnphy.com/0923-cover-two--omar-ramos): Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as the programming of computers to perform decision-making tasks with minimal or no human intervention, mimicking cognitive functions such as learning and problem solving. - [0726_Interview_ The Intersection of Health Care and Public Safety by Dylan Ferguson](https://www.mnphy.com/0726-interview--the-intersection-of-health-care-and-public-safety-by-dylan-ferguson): Details from a recent national study of 100 rural hospitals exploring redesign and expansion needs, including ways to address the financial challenges - [MP_0226](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0226): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [Publications](https://www.mnphy.com/publications) - [0622_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0622-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [MP_0224](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0224) - [0222_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0222-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [MP_0721](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0721) - [0624_cover_one_Chris_Campbell](https://www.mnphy.com/0624-cover-one-chris-campbell): Medical diagnostics is rapidly evolving in every field. A significance field involves the integration of artificial intelligence olfactory sensor technology. - [1021_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/1021-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [MP_1221](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1221) - [0325_story_two_Kentral_Galloway_Derek_Lumbard](https://www.mnphy.com/0325-story-two-kentral-galloway-derek-lumbard): The Next Step Program - [0325_cover_one_David_Brown_Bradley_Miller_Andre_Lamontagne](https://www.mnphy.com/0325-cover-one-david-brown-bradley-miller-andre-lamontagne): Volatile Organic Compounds: A beacon of hope - [0622_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0622-interview) - [0521_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0521-cover-two) - [0521_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0521-caps) - [1024_cover_one_Top_100_2](https://www.mnphy.com/0924-cover-one-top-100-2): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [MP_0623](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0623) - [1122_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/1122-interview) - [0224_story_one_ Kristine_Sallee_Amy_Williams_Donovan_Nelson](https://www.mnphy.com/0224-story-one--kristine-sallee-amy-williams-donovan-nelson): The role architecture and design plays in communities has changed significantly over time. For example, historically, architecture’s role - [1123_story_one_ David_Beard_Zomi_Bloom_Chance_Lasher](https://www.mnphy.com/1123-story-one--david-beard-zomi-bloom-chance-lasher): When a patient presents with a mental health issue, the physician’s biggest challenge can be connecting the patient to the help needed. The patient may seem engaged and thankful for the referral, but this enthusiasm can vanish quickly. - [MP_0421](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0421) - [0421_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0421_MN_Health_Care_Roundtable_52): MN Health Care Roundtable Session 52 - [0522_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0522-caps) - [0324_cover_one_Cindy_Firkins-Smith](https://www.mnphy.com/0324-cover-one-cindy-firkins-smith): as physician-leaders, we lead care-delivery teams, we lead patients in shared decision-making, and we lead at home and in our communities. - [0626_Interview_ Preparing for Whats Ahead Josh Ripplinger](https://www.mnphy.com/0626-interview--preparing-for-whats-ahead-josh-ripplinger): Details from a recent national study of 100 rural hospitals exploring redesign and expansion needs, including ways to address the financial challenges - [0422_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0422-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [1123_Interview_Kimber_Wraalstad](https://www.mnphy.com/1123-interview-kimber-wraalstad): Providing a true continuum of care - [1222_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/1222-cover-two) - [0726_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0726-caps): Capsules - [0521_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0521-story-one): MN Health Care Roundtable Session 52 - [0423_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0423-caps) - [0226_story_one_ Legislative Session Preview Heavy on Technology and AI Considerations By David Holt JD](https://www.mnphy.com/0226-story-one--legislative-session-preview-heavy-on-technology-and-ai-considerations-by-david-holt-jd): Health care-related bills being considered in the current legislative session Prohibiting AI in prior authorization state run health insurance for all, and more - [0923_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0923-caps) - [0921_story_five](https://www.mnphy.com/0921-story-five): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [MP_0324](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0324) - [1024_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1024-caps): Capsules - [0622_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0622-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [Contact](https://www.mnphy.com/contact) - [0323_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0323-caps) - [1221_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/1221-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [0122_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0122-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [0323_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0323-cover-two) - [0824_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0824-caps) - [0523_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0523-caps) - [0823_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0823-caps) - [0723_story_one_Paul_Sufka](https://www.mnphy.com/0723-story-one-paul-sufka): In May, Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) announced that a group of 10 rheumatologists, including myself, were joining the practice. As a rheumatologist for almost 12 years in the Twin Cities area, including serving as our department chair at our former practice for the past five years - [0624_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0624-caps) - [0725_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0725-caps): Capsules - [1022_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/1022-cover-one): Perfect Occupancy: Why everyone needs coordinated care - [1024_cover_one_Top_100_10](https://www.mnphy.com/1024-cover-one-top-100-10): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [0526_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0526-caps): Capsules - [1225_cover_two_ Barriers and Bridges Mental Health Care for Rural Communities of Color Mitra Milani Engan Marnie Werner](https://www.mnphy.com/1125-cover-two--barriers-and-bridges-mental-health-care-for-rural-communities-of-color-mitra-milani-engan-marnie-werner): Issues around rural communities of color and mental health care access - reasons behind a growing divide, why ii is dangerous, and ways to address it. - [0424_Interview_Chris_Rubesch](https://www.mnphy.com/0424-interview-chris-rubesch): Restructuring at the MNA - [1024_cover_one_Top_100_4](https://www.mnphy.com/0924-cover-one-top-100-4): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [0226_story_two_ Therapeutic Use of Psilocybin Legislation to create a new state program By Jessica L Nielson PhD](https://www.mnphy.com/0226-story-two_legislative-session-preview-heavy-on-technology-and-ai-considerations-by-Jessica_L_Nielson_PhD): The chairperson of the Minnesota State psychedelic medicine task force discusses proposed legislation to allow managed therapeutic use of psilocybin - [0822_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0822-interview) - [1221_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/1221-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0421_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0421-C1_CAROLINE_PALMER): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [About](https://www.mnphy.com/about) - [0526_story_one_ Health Care Workforce Integration Staffing Growth Doesn’t Mean Stable Care Delivery Kenneth Botelho](https://www.mnphy.com/0526-story-one--health-care-workforce-integration-staffing-growth-doesn-t-mean-stable-care-delivery-kenneth-botelho): Integrating clinicians into diverse workplace settings. Contrasting the financial and performance downside of unrealistic expectations with proper planning. - [0625_story_one_Senate_HELP_Committe_Deconstructing_Science](https://www.mnphy.com/0625-story-one-senate-help-committe-deconstructing-science): US Senate report on 1Q 2025 cuts to health care research funding and scientific advancement. Deleting NIH and CDC public health care databases and studies. - [0321_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/MP_0321_S1_Todd_Archbold) - [0425_cover_one_Liz_Cinqueonce](https://www.mnphy.com/0425-cover-one-liz-cinqueonce): MN Community Measurement new directions in health care data use - [Minnesota_Physician_0726](https://www.mnphy.com/minnesota-physician-9726): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [Minnesota_Physician_0426](https://www.mnphy.com/minnesota-physician-0526fd291221): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [0422_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0322-interview) - [0323_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0323-interview) - [1023_cover_two_ Todd_Archbold](https://www.mnphy.com/1023-cover-two--todd-archbold): The “Star Thrower” tale above is adapted from a writing by Loren Eiseley in 1969. The contrast between futility and determination serves as the inspiration for those who work tirelessly every day, despite constant challenges, to help youth in psychiatric crisis. - [0721_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0721-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [0823_story_two_ Nick_Lehnertz_Chris Tholkes](https://www.mnphy.com/0823-story-two--nick-lehnertz-chris-tholkes): As Minnesota becomes the 23rd state in the country legalizing cannabis for people aged 21 and older, residents are curious about what the future holds for the state’s medical cannabis program, and if the program can be sustained once adult-use retail dispensaries open. - [0326_cover_one_ The Civics of Health Care: 7 Life sustaining dimensions Jesse Bethke Gomez](https://www.mnphy.com/0326-cover-one--the-civics-of-health-care--7-life-sustaining-dimensions-jesse-bethke-gomez): Why health care is an inalienable right that government must provide to its citizens. Its critical to civilization and important part of a functioning society. - [0724_cover_two_Katie Pierson_Renee Sieving_Christopher Mehus](https://www.mnphy.com/0724-cover-two-katie-pierson-renee-sieving-christopher-mehus): A new study provides physicians with tools and better ways to communicate with adolescent patients - [0926_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0926-caps): Capsules - [MP_1122](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1122) - [0622_Honor_Roll](https://www.mnphy.com/0622-honor-roll): MN Health Care Roundtable Session 52 - [1024_cover_one_Top_100_5](https://www.mnphy.com/1024-cover-one-top-100-5): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [1021_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/1021-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [0425_story_one_David_M_Schultz](https://www.mnphy.com/0425-story-one-david-m-schultz): Highly successful results from implantable pain management devices - [MP_1123](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1123) - [MPP](https://www.mnphy.com/mpp) - [0326_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0326-caps): Capsules - [0125_cover_one_Fateh_Bazerbachi](https://www.mnphy.com/0125-cover-one-fateh-bazerbachi): Improving rural health care access brining patients from small towns to an outstate hospital for life-saving endoscopic procedures. - [MP_1225](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1125): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [0324_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0324-caps) - [MP_0422](https://www.mnphy.com/MP_0422) - [0721_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0721-caps) - [0421_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0421-cover-two) - [0623_cover_one_Wendy_Dean](https://www.mnphy.com/0623-cover-one-wendy-dean): a talk about clinician distress, a physician in the audience stood up and said, “No one’s medical school application says they want to maximize profits for health systems. All of us – ok, except maybe one or two in every class who are mercenary – wanted to help people, and when we can’t do that anymore, - [MP_0823](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0823) - [0422_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0422-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [0325_cover_two_Joseph_Wu](https://www.mnphy.com/0325-cover-two-joseph-wu): The Future of Biomedical Research - [Past issues](https://www.mnphy.com/Past_Issues) - [Advertising](https://www.mnphy.com/advertising) - [0125_story_two_Cathy McLeer](https://www.mnphy.com/0125-story-two-cathy-mcleer): Inflation Reduction Act caps medication costs for Medicare enrollees. Direct negotiation with pharmaceutical manufactures saves billions. - [0423_Interview_Jakub_Tolar](https://www.mnphy.com/0423-interview-jakub-tolar): Approaching Minnesota Health Care Through a New Lens - [0723_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0723-caps) - [1023_cover_one_David Feinwachs](https://www.mnphy.com/1023-cover-one-david-feinwachs): Since 1984, most Minnesotans enrolled in Medicaid, a program funded by all taxpayers, have not really been able to choose their own doctor. For the past two years, Health Policy Advocates (HPA), - [MP_0325](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0325): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [1022_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/1022-interview) - [0326_story_two_ T Endoscopic Spine Surgery Shifting the Paradigm in the Treatment of Spine Pathology Matthew Godlewski Omar Ramos](https://www.mnphy.com/0326-story-two--t-endoscopic-spine-surgery-shifting-the-paradigm-in-the-treatment-of-spine-pathology-matthew-godlewski-omar-ramos): Evolution of endoscopic spinal surgery including its pain reduction and improved recovery outcomes. A discussion of the expanding conditions it treats. - [0124_cover_two_ Nancy_Torrison](https://www.mnphy.com/0124-cover-two-nancy-torrison): Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who never smoked. Smokers who are also exposed to radon have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. - [1225_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1125-caps): Capsules - [0624_story_one_Tetyana_Shippee_Kelly_Moeller_Tricia Skarphol_Rachel Shands_Lauren Glass](https://www.mnphy.com/copy-of-0324-story-one-tetyana-shippee-kelly-moeller-tricia-skarphol-rachel-shands-lauren-glass): A review of research behind a new state funded initiative to post regularly updates consumer focused data to evaluate making choices between assisted living facilities. - [1025_story_two_Telehealth as an Ethical Duty Anish Sebastian](https://www.mnphy.com/1025-story-two-telehealth-as-an-ethical-duty-anish-sebastian): Extending Medicare funding for OB/GYN telehealth care. Expanding care access and the ethical duty to embrace telehealth - [0125_story_three_Anish_Sebastian](https://www.mnphy.com/0125-story-three-anish-sebastian): Building stronger patient-provider relationships, the myth that Medicare populations can’t be reached digitally. Making digital health will work for all. - [0425_story_three_Susan Berry_Erica Barnes_Art_Beisang](https://www.mnphy.com/0425-story-three-susan-berry-erica-barnes-art-beisang): The value of nationwide rare disease registries in and progress they have made - [0425_story_two_Sophia_Vinogradov](https://www.mnphy.com/0425-story-two-sophia-vinogradov): Why cutting medical research funding is wrong - [0721_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0721-interview) - [0625_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0625-caps): Capsules - [MP_0222](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0222) - [MP_0821](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0821) - [MP_0425](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0425): Minnesota Physician April 2025 Issue - [0223_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0123-story-one) - [MP_0824](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0824) - [0925_Interview_Sue_Abderholden_Creating_Positive_Change](https://www.mnphy.com/0925-interview-sue-abderholden-creating-positive-change): Changing public perceptions of mental health care and access to care issues, expanding mental health care services, support for mental health care providers - [0823_cover_one_Chesley_Chen](https://www.mnphy.com/0823-cover-one-chesley-chen): There’s been a lot of interest recently in artificial intelligence (AI) and rightfully so. The technology has made rapid advancements in the last several years and is already being used to automate tasks and improve workflows. And its ability to use human language can be surprisingly good. - [0421_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0421-S1_R_Scott_Stayner): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [0925_cover_two_ Cancer_Care_in_2025_Eric_Lander](https://www.mnphy.com/0925-cover-two-cancer-care-in-2025-eric-lander): An oncologist reviews 30 years of cancer treatment, advances and what the future holds. A systematic therapy approach to cancer care - [0422_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0422-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [0723_cover_two_Jennifer_A_Forbes_Benjamin_J_Kramer](https://www.mnphy.com/0723-cover-two-jennifer-a-forbes-benjamin-j-kramer): On July 1, Minnesota became one of an increasing number of states to ban noncompete covenants in employment agreements (joining states such as California, North Dakota, Illinois). - [MP_0624](https://www.mnphy.com/copy-of-mp-0624) - [0124_Interview_Jeremy_Hanson_Willis](https://www.mnphy.com/0124-interview-jeremy-hanson-willis): Patient-centered Home Care - [MP_0526](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0526): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [0722_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0722-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [0925_cover_one_Artificial Intelligence_in_Medical_Practice_Ryan_McFarland](https://www.mnphy.com/0925-cover-one-artificial-intelligence-in-medical-practice-something-is-finally-working-ryan-mcfarland): AI in EHR optimization. Physician-directed development of new technology to reduce burnout and increase clinical revenue through - [0325_Interview_Susan_Morgan](https://www.mnphy.com/0325-interview-susan-morgan): Patient-centered Home Care - [0526_Interview_ Dignity Inclusivity and Long term Recovery Brad Smith](https://www.mnphy.com/0526-interview--dignity-inclusivity-and-long-term-recovery-brad-smith): The CMO of The Emily Program provides insight into the wide-ranging nature of eating disorders- how to diagnose them, treatment options and barriers to care. - [1223_MN_Health_Care_Roundtable](https://www.mnphy.com/1223-mn-health-care-roundtable): MN Health Care Roundtable Session 56 - [MP_0326](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0326): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [1023_story_two-Brad-Fern](https://www.mnphy.com/1023-story-two-brad-fern): Last year, almost 27% of U.S. physicians were foreign born according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (That compares with 18% foreign born of all employed people in the nation.) Approximately 26% of registered nurses and 40% of home health aides are immigrant workers. - [0423_cover_one_Daniel_K_Zismer](https://www.mnphy.com/0423-cover-one-daniel-k-zismer): During a presentation to a not-for-profit community health system all-boards retreat, I asked the following question of the system CFO: “What do you need as a profit margin from commercial third party payers to compensate for losses on uncompensated care, and reimbursements from governmental payers.” - [0623_story_two_Mark_Bradby](https://www.mnphy.com/0623-story-two-mark-bradby): T here’s good news for health care facility administrators eager to make the buildings they manage and oversee more energy-efficient, and it comes in the form of fresh federal legislation. Passed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentivizes private citizens, local municipalities, building owners, - [1023_story_one_ Christopher_Dixon](https://www.mnphy.com/1023-story-one--christopher-dixon): Prostate cancer ranks as the second most prevalent cancer among American men, trailing only skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates 288,300 new cases and 34,700 deaths from prostate cancer in the United States in 2023. Although, one in eight men - [1225_story_two_The Regulatory Outlook Fraud Risks, Legislative Wins and a Path Forward David Holt](https://www.mnphy.com/1125-story-two-the-regulatory-outlook-fraud-risks--legislative-wins-and-a-path-forward-david-holt): Recent health care legislation in Minnesota, new regulations and cases of fraud and abuse. Methods to ensure your practice is compliant with new guidelines - [1225_story_one_ Pediatric Migraines Diagnosis and Treatment Katherine L. Ferguson](https://www.mnphy.com/1125-story-one--pediatric-migraines-diagnosis-and-treatment-katherine-l-ferguson): Neurological factors behind pediatric migraines. Early diagnosis techniques and treatments. Children and migraines. - [0125_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0125-caps): Capsules - [1024_Interview_Sean_Collins](https://www.mnphy.com/1024-interview-sean-collins): Space Medicine – Thank a Guardian - [1225_Interview_ Creating a More Just Society for All Jamie Verbrugge](https://www.mnphy.com/1125-interview--creating-a-more-just-society-for-all-jamie-verbrugge): The role Catholic Charities plays in providing community health, the relationship between homelessness and health, children’s health and mental health - [0223_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0123-cover-one): Perfect Occupancy: Why everyone needs coordinated care - [MP-0921](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0921) - [0724_story_two_ Morgan_Daven](https://www.mnphy.com/0724-story-two--morgan-daven): Explaining the new CMS GUIDE model for improving the dementia experience and how other guides, like one offered by the Alzheimer’s Association can improve patient care. - [0821_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0821-caps) - [MP_0424](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0424) - [0423_story_three_Sheldon_Berkowitz](https://www.mnphy.com/0422-story-three-sheldon-berkowitz): Many clinicians and nurses are leaving health care due to experiencing burnout. When I started my career as a pediatrician 40 years ago, I can’t recall ever hearing about this topic, or people leaving the field of medicine due to burnout. Yes, there has always been frustration with various aspects of health care - [1122_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/1122-cover-two) - [1122_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/1122-cover-one): Perfect Occupancy: Why everyone needs coordinated care - [0722_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0722-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0323_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0323-story-one) - [0821_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0821-interview) - [1022_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1022-caps) - [1223_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1223-caps) - [0321_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0321-caps) - [0424_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0424-caps) - [0824_cover_one_Brooke_Cunningham](https://www.mnphy.com/0824-cover-one-brooke-cunningham): Assessing and advancing community health A report on the recent the Minnesota Statewide Health Assessment - [MP_0523](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0523) - [0821_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0821-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [1123_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1123-caps) - [0821_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0821-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [1223_cover_two_ Christopher_De_Jonge](https://www.mnphy.com/1223-cover-two-christopher-de-jonge): Concern is growing in both medical and scientific communities following reports of globally declining sperm counts. These reports have been picked up and amplified by popular media channels to the lay community. - [MP_0124](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0124) - [0626_story_one_ Designing Hope For Children Improving Behavioral Health Treatment Outcomes By Stacy Collins](https://www.mnphy.com/0626-story-one--designing-hope-for-children-improving-behavioral-health-treatment-outcomes-by-stacy-collins): The use of trauma informed design in creating architectural plans for adolescent inpatient care behavioral health facilities - [0722_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0722-interview) - [0122_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0122-cover-two) - [MP_0722](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0722) - [1222_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/1222-interview) - [0322_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0322-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0523_story_one_Stephen_Taylor](https://www.mnphy.com/0523-story-one-stephen-taylor): Every crisis is also an opportunity. And the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. While COVID has strained the health care system for years now, it also forced providers around the globe to innovate. The disruption of the pandemic, and the isolation it created for millions of Americans - [0821_story_four](https://www.mnphy.com/0821-story-four): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [1025_cover_two_ The Rural Health Transformation Fund Jennifer Lundblad Karla Weng Sarah Brinkman](https://www.mnphy.com/1025-cover-two--the-rural-health-transformation-fund-jennifer-lundblad-karla-weng-sarah-brinkman): Explaining the Rural Health Transformation Plan. The new federal program to drive innovation in rural health care - [1022_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/1022-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [MP_1023](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1023) - [0522_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0522-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [1023_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1023-caps) - [0722_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0722-cover-two) - [0623_Interview_Ruth_Richardson](https://www.mnphy.com/0623-interview-ruth-richardson): A Proud Tradition of Service - [0324_Interview_Trevor_Sawallish](https://www.mnphy.com/0324-interview-trevor-sawallish): North Memorial Health - [0421_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0421-caps) - [0722_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0722-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0822_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0822-cover-two) - [0625_cover_one_David_Hamlar_Weaponizing_Language](https://www.mnphy.com/0625-cover-one-david-hamlar-weaponizing-language): Why are DEI policies in health care outlawed Why is federal health care funding being cut Ways to agree on making health care work - [0426_cover_ Navigating Lupus Diagnosis Historical foundations to novel biomarkers Brittany Partain and Tyler Alexander](https://www.mnphy.com/0426-cover--navigating-lupus-diagnosis-historical-foundations-to-novel-biomarkers-brittany-partain-and-tyler-alexander): An overview of Lupus with special consideration of recent scientific advances involving enhanced biomarker identification allowing much earlier and accurate diagnosis - [0925_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0925-caps): Capsules - [Minnesota_Physician_0226](https://www.mnphy.com/minnesota-physician-03265c797a58): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [1024_cover_one_Top_100_7](https://www.mnphy.com/1024-cover-one-top-100-7): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [MP_0626](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0626): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [MP_0726](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0726): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [MP_0925](https://www.mnphy.com/copy-of-mp-0925): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [10925_Interview_Caryn Gerber 50 Years of Rural Health Care Leadership](https://www.mnphy.com/1025-interview-caryn-gerber-50-years-of-rural-health-care-leadership): Rural Health Residency Training at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. Challenges and rewards of rural health practice–the need for more physician training programs - [1122_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1122-caps) - [0622_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0622-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [0623_story_one_Todd_Medd_Tracy_Nicholson](https://www.mnphy.com/0623_story_one_todd_medd_tracy_nicholson): T rauma has a lifelong impact on health. Whether direct or indirect, experienced in childhood or as an adult, it often leads to chronic health conditions. These can be developed through health-risk behavior and cause things such as heart and liver diseases, substance abuse, PTSD and depression. - [1021_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/1021-interview) - [MP_0922](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0922) - [0321_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/MP_0321_S2_Reid_Haase) - [0223_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0123-interview) - [MP_0923](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0923) - [0724_Interview_Beth_Kangas](https://www.mnphy.com/0724-interview-beth-kangas): Street medicine is an evolving new field, The director of the Zumbro Valley Medical Society shares insights into her work with the unhoused. - [0724_cover_one_Lisa_Schweiger_Nick_VanOsdel](https://www.mnphy.com/0724-cover-one-lisa-schweiger-nick-vanosdel): Corporate medicine is forcing hospital closures negatively impacting patients and physicians, forcing physicians to unionize - [0323_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0323-story-two) - [0526_cover_one_ An American Health Care Revolution A proposal whose time has come David W Allen Jr](https://www.mnphy.com/copy-of-0426-cover-one--an-american-health-care-revolution-a-proposal-whose-time-has-come-david-w-allen-jr): Health care reform through a Health Transaction Card addressing cost of health care issues based on income tax status and viable step to transformational change - [MN Health Care Roundtable](https://www.mnphy.com/mn-health-care-roundtable) - [0422_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0422-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0922_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0922-interview) - [0723_story_two_Joshua_Wert](https://www.mnphy.com/0723-story-two-joshua-wert): T here’s good news for health care facility administrators eager to make the buildings they manage and oversee more energy-efficient, and it comes in the form of fresh federal legislation. Passed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentivizes private citizens, local municipalities, building owners, - [0823_story_one_Christopher_Wenner](https://www.mnphy.com/0823-story-one-christopher-wenner): T he State of Minnesota provides health care insurance for its employees and their families via the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan, which is part of the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). SEGIP offers state employees several other insurance products and all are administered by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), though MMB outsources administration for many types of insurance. - [0226_cover_two_ Social Workers in Cancer Care: An important new member of the care team By Nicole Marcouiller, DSW, LICSW, OSW-C](https://www.mnphy.com/0226-cover-two--social-workers-in-cancer-care--an-important-new-member-of-the-care-team-by-nicole-marcouiller--dsw--licsw--osw-c): Discussing the many ways the new and growing role of oncology social worker can improve the cancer journey for patients and their families. - [0521_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0521-interview) - [1024_cover_one_Top_100_8](https://www.mnphy.com/1024-cover-one-top-100-8): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [1122_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/1122-story-two) - [0122_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0122-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [1022_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/1022-story-two) - [MP_0423](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0423) - [MP_0522](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0522) - [0523_cover_one_Zeke_Mckinney](https://www.mnphy.com/0523-cover-one-zeke-mckinney): Underutilization in healthcare is not a new concept, but it is one that has not received as much attention as the related problem of overutilization. In a perfect world, “correct” utilization is similar to the concept of the “five rights” of medication use, which describe ensuring the right patient - [1021_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/1021-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0222_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0222-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [1222_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/1222-cover-one): Perfect Occupancy: Why everyone needs coordinated care - [MP_1021](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1021) - [0922_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0922-story-2) - [0824_MN_Health_Care_Roundtable](https://www.mnphy.com/0824-mn-health-care-roundtable): A panel discussion of health care services provide reimbursement transparency and why it is important for what doctors and hospitals are paid by insurance companies to be made public - [0423_story_two_Quy_Ton](https://www.mnphy.com/0423-story-two-quy-ton): The recent surge in consolidation of hospitals and clinics and widespread dissolution of independent physician practices, with more physicians seeing patients under fewer and larger corporate entities, has led to profound structural changes in the practice of medicine in America. - [0922_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0922-caps) - [MP_0426](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0426): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [1221_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/1221-story-one): MN Health Care Roundtable Session 52 - [0124_story_three_Jennifer_A_Forbes_Jacob_Gray_Jessica_Anderson](https://www.mnphy.com/0124-story-three-jennifer-a-forbes-jacob-gray-jessica-anderson): Many clinicians and nurses are leaving health care due to experiencing burnout. When I started my career as a pediatrician 40 years ago, I can’t recall ever hearing about this topic, or people leaving the field of medicine due to burnout. Yes, there has always been frustration with various aspects of health care - [0725_story_one_Improving _pediatric_health_Simone_Hardeman-Jones_Laura_Bakosh](https://www.mnphy.com/0725-story-one-improving--pediatric-health-simone-hardeman-jones-laura-bakosh): Inner Explorer a simple, inexpensive and scalable program to introduce mindfulness exercises in classrooms nationwide, improving student health, learning and socialization. - [MP_1223](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1223) - [1223_cover_one_Deb_Zurcher](https://www.mnphy.com/1223-cover-one-deb-zurcher): Workplace injuries, and their resulting economic impact, make up a much larger issue than most people are aware of. According to the National Safety Council, in 2021 the financial impact was $167 billion and 70 million injuries occurred at work. - [0922_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0922_cover_one): Perfect Occupancy: Why everyone needs coordinated care - [0224_story_two_Sue_Abderholden](https://www.mnphy.com/0224-story-two-sue-abderholden): We have seen increases in the rates of depression and anxiety since COVID across the country and the world. People are struggling with their mental health - [0426_Interview_ Advancing Public Health Outcomes Damōn Chaplin, MBA, Commissioner, Minneapolis Health Department](https://www.mnphy.com/0426-interview--advancing-public-health-outcomes-damon-chaplin--mba--commissioner--minneapolis-health-department): The Commissioner of the Minneapolis Health Department discusses the 150+ year history of his organization and its mission of safeguarding public health. - [0523_Interview_Nicholas Van Deelen](https://www.mnphy.com/0523-interview-nicholas-van-deelen): A Proud Tradition of Service - [MP Digital Sign-up](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-digital-sign-up) - [1024_cover_one_Top_100_6](https://www.mnphy.com/1024-cover-one-top-100-6): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [1123_story_two_Sarah_Anderson_Mai_Nguyen](https://www.mnphy.com/1123-story-two-sarah-anderson-mai-nguyen): Orthopedic surgery continues to change at a great pace. Improved implants provide an increased range of motion with enhanced stability and durability. Minimally invasive techniques lessen soft-tissue damage for expeditious discharge and rehabilitation. - [0722_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0722-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [0326_story_one_ Cognitive and Mental Health for Women Closing the Gaps in Care Deborah Dittberner](https://www.mnphy.com/0326-story-one--cognitive-and-mental-health-for-women-closing-the-gaps-in-care-deborah-dittberner): The unique challenges women face in aging, including cognitive dysfunction and mental health issues. - [0722_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0722-caps) - [0326_cover_two Moderate Pediatric Behavioral Health Issues A new program to assist parents Christopher J. Mehus Sonja Colianni](https://www.mnphy.com/0326-cover-two-moderate-pediatric-behavioral-health-issues-a-new-program-to-assist-parents-christopher-j-mehus-sonja-colianni): Providing parents training to manage their children with mild behavioral health issues. A service accessed through physician referrals available in several languages. - [0222_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0222-interview) - [0622_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0622-caps) - [MP_1222](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-1222) - [0822_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0822-story-two): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [Reprints](https://www.mnphy.com/reprints) - [0421_story_four](https://www.mnphy.com/0421_S4_TAI_MENDENHALL_AND_AALAA_ALSHAREEF): Engaging Families in Health Care: Everybody Wins - [1025_cover_one_The_Rise_of_Health_Misinformation_and_Disinformation_By Robin Austin_Katheren_Koehn](https://www.mnphy.com/1025-cover-one-the-rise-of-health-misinformation-and-disinformation-by-robin-austin-katheren-koehn): The growing trend to discredit science in health care, ways to help patients recognize. Health care misinformation and disinformation-potential regulatory solutions - [0725_cover_two_Zomi_Bloom_Physical_and_Behavioral_Health_Care](https://www.mnphy.com/0725_cover_two_zomi_bloom_Savanna_Campbell_Integrating_Physical_and_Behavioral_Health-Care): Increasing access to behavioral health in rural areas and incorporating in into clinical care through community collaborations. Extending physician communication with allied providers. - [0522_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0522-interview) - [0822_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0822-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [0124_cover_one_Lori_Brostrom](https://www.mnphy.com/0124-cover-one-lori-brostrom): A tul Gawande, MD, MPH, in his ground-breaking book “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End,” talks about how medicine so often “fails the people it is supposed to help,” especially with respect to the elderly and those with terminal illnesses. - [MP_0521](https://www.mnphy.com/copy-of-mp-0521) - [0324_cover_two_Tenbit_Emiru](https://www.mnphy.com/0324-cover-two-tenbit-emiru): Long after the crisis has passed, February 21, 2024, will be remembered as a wake-up call for the health care industry. A cyberattack on Change Healthcare - [0423_cover_two_Carolyn_Porta](https://www.mnphy.com/0423-cover-two-carolyn-porta): Nurses have a crucial role in health care, serving as the mycelia that connects, communicates, supports and intervenes on multiple aspects of patient care. - [0626_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0626-caps): Capsules - [MP_0622](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0622) - [0725_cover_one_Diplomatic_Defiance_Wendy_Dean](https://www.mnphy.com/0725-cover-one-diplomatic-defiance-wendy-dean): Diplomatic Defiance - a new term – related to moral injury – A tool to address the erosion of the values that guide the medical profession - [0124_story_one_ Shelly L Larson-Peters](https://www.mnphy.com/0124-story-one--shelly-l-larson-peters): M ultiple sclerosis (MS), which is now one of the most common chronic diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), is a result of immune-mediated inflammation directed toward the myelin that not only may go on to result in chronic demyelination - [1024_cover_one_Top_100_9](https://www.mnphy.com/copy-of-1024-cover-one-top-100-9): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [Minnesota_Physician_0526](https://www.mnphy.com/minnesota-physician-0626774c2a9c): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [0226_cover_one_ Health Care Reform A plan that could work By John Kralewski, PhD, MHA](https://www.mnphy.com/0226-cover-one--health-care-reform-a-plan-that-could-work-by-john-kralewski--phd--mha): A framework for a potential state-sponsored health insurance program That could offer substantial savings while addressing many other public health concerns - [1022_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/1022-cover-two) - [0321_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/MP_0321_C2_Antonio_Tony_Fricano) - [0922_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0922-cover-two) - [0224_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0224-caps) - [0522_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0522-story-one): The MinuteMan: Advances in Spinal Fusion - [1221_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/1221-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [0725_Honor_Roll](https://www.mnphy.com/0725-honor-roll): An annual presentation of outstanding new health care delivery facilities with cost, size, and construction team details. Photos and project descriptions included. - [0422_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0422-cover-two) - [1022_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/1022-story-one) - [0124_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0124-caps) - [0224_cover_two_Craig Solid](https://www.mnphy.com/0224-cover-one-craig-solid): Falls in older adults are a leading source of morbidity and health care-related costs. In addition the significant costs with treating fall-related injuries, - [0323_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0323-cover-one) - [0423_story_one_Craig_Clark](https://www.mnphy.com/0423-story-one-craig-clark): High suicide rates, substance use and limited access to behavioral health care services have long plagued rural areas of Minnesota. Unfortunately, these issues have reached alarming levels, highlighting the dire need for more targeted resources and interventions in these communities. - [0824_Interview_Rachael_Perlinger](https://www.mnphy.com/0824-interview-rachael-perlinger): The Healthcare Leaders Association of Minnesota (HLAMN) and the work of a membership based professional association of clinic administrators and its work with legislation and rural health - [0925_story_two_Closing_the_Gap_Lauren_Dybsand,_Kylie Hall_Maeve_Williams_Tracie_Newman](https://www.mnphy.com/0925-story-two-closing-the-gap-lauren-dybsand-kylie-hall-maeve-williams-tracie-newman): Helping physicians discuss and recommend HPV Vaccine. Developing “VaxChamps” – people within a clinic that help spread the value of HPV vaccination. - [0224_cover_one_Kip_Sullivan](https://www.mnphy.com/0224-cover-one-kip-sullivan): For over 50 years, Minnesota’s method of containing health care costs hasn't changed. We have relied on the tactics pioneered by HMOs - [0923_cover_one_Nel_Dyste](https://www.mnphy.com/0923-cover-one-nel-dyste): O n August 1, 2023, a transformative shift in health care communication took place as the Minnesota CANDOR Act (bill SF2909) came into effect. This legislation, inspired by similar efforts in other states, aims to revolutionize the way physicians and patients navigate the aftermath of adverse medical events (AMEs). With the increasing frequency of nuclear verdicts, Candor is a welcome new tool. - [0624_story_two_ Kathy_Messerli](https://www.mnphy.com/0624-story-two-kathy-messerli): Details around the important and often unrecognized role physicians play in authorizing home health care benefits for their patients and the resulting greatly improved health status. - [MP_0725](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0725): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [0726_story_one_ Bridging the Gap: Multidisciplinary Pain Management by Larry Studt, MD](https://www.mnphy.com/0726-story-one--bridging-the-gap--multidisciplinary-pain-management-by-larry-studt--md): Optimizing chronic pain treatment through care collaboration between several kinds of care professionals and the growing barriers to accessing this time-proven model for best outcomes. - [MP_0321](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0321) - [0426_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0426-caps): Capsules - [0424_cover_one_David_Plocher](https://www.mnphy.com/0424-cover-one-david-plocher): Hospital at Home (HaH) is defined as a care management program designed to deliver acute care hospital services to medium acuity patients in their homes. - [0426_MN_Health_Care_Roundtable](https://www.mnphy.com/0426-mn-health-care-roundtable): A diverse panel of expert perspectives discuss the disastrous outcomes that recent federal health care policies are having on public health and medical science - [0125_story_one_Dan_Abeln](https://www.mnphy.com/0125-story-one-dan-abeln): Repurposing existing buildings to address rural health care costs, inherently eco-friendly with extensive cost and time savings. - [1123_cover_one_Jesse_Bethke_Gomez](https://www.mnphy.com/1123-cover-one-jesse-bethke-gomez): The he model of the health care delivery system in the United States has hospitals, clinics and specialty medical services on one side. On the other side are home health direct-care services, along with community-based services. - [0721_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0721-cover-two) - [0922_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0922-story-one) - [Long_Covid_Facing_a_shadow_pandemic_0323](https://www.mnphy.com/long-covid-facing-a-shadow-pandemic-0323) - [1025_story_one_The Evolution of Pain Management By Angelito Sajor](https://www.mnphy.com/1025-story-one-the-evolution-of-pain-management-by-angelito-sajor): An overview of a relatively new medical specialty, recent advances in pain management. A new multidisciplinary approach–the Nura model a care team for pain care - [0226_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0226-caps): Capsules - [1221_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/1221-cover-two) - [0922_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0922-story-three) - [1024_cover_one_Top_100_3](https://www.mnphy.com/0924-cover-one-top-100-3): 100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders - [1222_MN_Health_Care_Roundtable](https://www.mnphy.com/1222-mn-health-care-roundtable): MN Health Care Roundtable Session 52 - [0424_cover_two_Mary_Lenertz](https://www.mnphy.com/0424-cover-two-mary-lenertz): The Minnesota DHS received federal approval to replace PCA and CSG benefits with a new option called Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). - [0522_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/0522-cover-one): Responding to Human Trafficking Victims: Core Competencies for Health Care Providers - [0622_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0622-cover-two) - [0626_cover_one_ The Health Care Workforce Shortage: Multiphasic problems and solutions by Kenneth Botelho](https://www.mnphy.com/0626-cover-one-the-health-care-workforce-shortage-multiphasic-problems-and-solutions-by-kenneth-botelho): Methods for health care workforce stabilization – identifying poor employment management practices and replacing pipelines with pathways - [0425_Interview_ Ellie_Wilson](https://www.mnphy.com/0425-interview--ellie-wilson): A response to RFK Jr’s position on autism - [0822_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0822-caps) - [0321_cover_one](https://www.mnphy.com/MP_0321_C1_Matthew_C_Bertke) - [1122_story_one](https://www.mnphy.com/1122-story-one) - [0324_story_two_Anna_Mowry](https://www.mnphy.com/0324-story-two-anna-mowry): When it comes to providing care for the senior population, one element that is often overlooked is their mental health. - [0122_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0122-caps) - [0725_Interview_ Suzin Cho_Redefining_Whole-Woman_Care](https://www.mnphy.com/0725-interview--suzin-cho-redefining-whole-woman-care): Almara- a new entity formed by the union of nine independent OB/GYN practices; The challenges of independent practice and how to maintain it. - [0721_story_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0721-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [1023_Interview_Brook_Cunningham](https://www.mnphy.com/1023-interview-brook-cunningham) - [0626_Honor_Roll](https://www.mnphy.com/0626-honor-roll): 38th annual feature recognizing outstanding achievement in Minnesota region new health care facilities design. Project photos and construction details. - [0623_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0623-caps) - [0425_caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0425-caps): Capsules - [MP_0125](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0924): Industry-leading publication that serve physicians, hospital and clinic administrators, health care business executives, and health care consumers. - [1222_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1222-caps) - [0824_cover_two_Sheilagh_Maguiness](https://www.mnphy.com/0824-cover-two-sheilagh-maguiness): Generation Alpha and the skin care craze. The Sephora baby trend and dangers of too much make-up use by preteens. - [0324_story_one_ Maya_Palmer_Courtney_Jordan_Baechler](https://www.mnphy.com/0324-story-one--maya-palmer-courtney-jordan-baechler): FDA Enhancing the Diversity of Clinical Trial Populations Industry conversations regarding the racial, gender and socioeconomic homogeneity of research trials. - [0122_Interview](https://www.mnphy.com/0122-interview) - [0426_cover_one_ Non-Emergency Medical Transportation A hidden variable in patient care David Beard](https://www.mnphy.com/0426-cover-one--non-emergency-medical-transportation-a-hidden-variable-in-patient-care-david-beard): Advice for identifying and responding to a growing crisis in medical care, – getting to and from health care appointments – especially for those without cars. - [0823_cover_two_ Hilton_M_Hudson](https://www.mnphy.com/0823-cover-two--hilton-m-hudson): T he impact of medical librarians is well documented. In one experiment, a group of primary care providers had the opportunity to send clinical questions to a rapid-response medical librarian. They received their replies in an average of 14 minutes, and 86% were described as having a positive impact on care. Two additional studies, both involving medical students or residents, indicated patient length of stay was reduced when clinicians requested medical-library searches related to a patient’s case. - [0425_cover_two_Amanda_Maltry](https://www.mnphy.com/0425-cover-two-amanda-maltry): Why optometrists should not be allowed to perform eye surgery - [0125_Interview_Julie_Sjordal](https://www.mnphy.com/0125-interview-julie-sjordal): St. David’s Center in Minneapolis and helping children with autism using the Greenspan Floor time Model to emphasize relationships, emotional engagement, and play. - [0625_cover_two_Mostafa_El_Dafrawy_Adult_Degenerative_Scoliosis](https://www.mnphy.com/0625-cover-two-mostafa-el-dafrawy-adult-degenerative-scoliosis): Diagnosing and treatment advances for adult degenerative scoliosis Advice for primary care physicians with patients who may have ADS - [0122_story_three](https://www.mnphy.com/0122-story-three): The Minnesota EHR_Consortium: A unique pandemic born partnership - [MHCN Sign-up](https://www.mnphy.com/mhcn-sign-up) - [0821_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/0821-cover-two) - [Issue PDFs old](https://www.mnphy.com/issue-pdfs_old) - [1021_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1021-caps) - [0624_cover_two_Michael_Sapienza_John_Marshall](https://www.mnphy.com/0624-cover-two-michael-sapienza-john-marshall): A look at why colorectal cancer in adults younger than 50 has doubled since the 1990s and what should be done to address it. - [1221_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/1221-caps) - [0422_Caps](https://www.mnphy.com/0422-caps) - [MP_0822](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0822) - [1021_cover_two](https://www.mnphy.com/1021-cover-two) - [0625_MN_Health_Care_Roundtable](https://www.mnphy.com/0625-mn-health-care-roundtable): Recent federal funding cuts to mental healthcare, community clinic services, cancer care and healthcare access. Suggestions for protecting public health. - [0623_Honor_Roll](https://www.mnphy.com/0623-honor-roll): MN Health Care Roundtable Session 52 - [0424_story_one_ Dan_Abeln](https://www.mnphy.com/0424-story-one-dan-abeln): We're facing a growing mental health crisis, with over 20% of the population needing care. Spaces designed for providing mental health care need to evolve. - [MP_0723](https://www.mnphy.com/mp-0723) - [1024_story_one_Sarah_Traxler](https://www.mnphy.com/1024-story-one-sarah-traxler): Patient Care Amidst Political Interference - [0926_cover_two_ Female Urinary Incontinence: A difficult discussionBy Shravya Kovela](https://www.mnphy.com/0926-cover-two--female-urinary-incontinence--a-difficult-discussionby-shravya-kovela): 62% of women experience UI but most do not seek medical treatment. Flyte, a new FDA Approved home medical device from Pelvital, delivers improvements in 2 weeks - [0926_Interview_ Financial Wellness for Health Care Professionals by Joel Swanson](https://www.mnphy.com/0926-interview--financial-wellness-for-health-care-professionals-by-joel-swanson): A look unique financial challenges faces by health care workers and specialized solutions. Considerations of financial health as part of health care. - [0926_cover_one_ Histotripsy: New Game-Changing Technology By Ashwin S. Kamath](https://www.mnphy.com/0926-cover-one--histotripsy--new-game-changing-technology-by-ashwin-s-kamath): A new science, histopathy, utilizes ultrasound to Vaporize liver tumors via bloodless surgery. 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