By Cameron Fure
MNA Political Organizer
Since the election this last fall, many have been searching for ways to get involved in their local communities and play a bigger role in influencing change in our country.
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By Mathew Keller, RN JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
Limousine service, upgraded television sets, nurse-to-patient “scripts,” gourmet food service, nurse uniform requirements.
… Read more about: Sanford Health Gets it Backwards »
By Mathew Keller RN JD
MNA Regulatory and Policy Specialist
“In Minnesota, like the rest of the country, our health care system is in crisis.
… Read more about: With Allina-Aetna Insurance Partnership, It’s Buyer Beware »
MNA President Mary Turner addresses nurses and friends at a rally in the Minnesota Capitol rotunda for the 2017 MNA Day on the Hill.
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Nurses were joined by friends from TakeActionMN, ISAIAH, Land Stewardship project, and business owners to rally for increased access to MinnesotaCare.
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By Mathew Keller
MNA Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
Allina’s final estimate of how much money it wasted on labor strife is in, with the health system pegging its total strike costs at 149 million dollars.
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By Rose Roach
MNA Executive Director
The Minnesota Nurses Association supports the Minnesota Health Act as proposed by Roseville Senator John Marty and Northfield Representative David Bly (SF 219/HF358).
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By Mat Keller, RN, JD, MNA Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
What does the Allina strike mean for non-Allina nurses?
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By Mathew Keller RN, JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
In a recent communication to its employees, HCMC claims that this space’s use of HCMC’s Form 990 financial disclosures to the IRS are misleading.
… Read more about: Fact Check: Does Money from the County Count as Revenue? »
By Mathew Keller, RN JD
Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
Hennepin County Medical Center’s 2015 numbers are in, and many HCMC employees on the chopping block might be surprised by them.
… Read more about: HCMC Doubles Profits in 2015 »
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.orgBarbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
By: Mathew Keller, RN JD, Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
It’s no secret that Hennepin County Medical Center has been contemplating layoffs—they announced as much at the beginning of December, and received Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approval for such layoffs this past week.
… Read more about: HCMC nurses want answers to questions about potential layoffs »