Minnesota lawmakers have yet to strike deal on how to save HCMC

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 569

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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With the Minnesota Legislature in its final few weeks, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have yet to strike a deal on how to assist the ailing Hennepin County Medical Center, but they are in agreement that they need to act.

The state’s largest safety net hospital is on the verge of collapse, which would affect hospitals and patients across Minnesota. HCMC treats about 115,000 patients each year, and offers a range of services unavailable at most …

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