Senate passes bill widening who may serve as community health board medical consultant On March 12, the Minnesota Senate passed Senate File 3402, 64–2, to broaden the list of professionals eligible to serve as medical consultants to community health boards to include DOs, physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses.

The Minnesota Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that expands the pool of medical consultants for community health boards, paving the way for more qualified professionals to step in and strengthen local healthcare!

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Minnesota allocates funds for community health boards and tobacco prevention initiatives Minnesota sets aside funding for community health boards and establishes tobacco prevention account guidelines.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 447 is sparking intense debate as lawmakers push for stronger youth nicotine protections and a groundbreaking funding initiative to combat addiction.

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Health Commissioner allocates $8.9M for community care hub initiative evaluation Health commissioner initiates $8.9M grant to assess community care hub costs and outcomes

Minnesota's bold Senate Bill 554 is set to invest $9.9 million in community care hubs, igniting a heated debate on the future of healthcare access and efficiency in the state.

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