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States differ on how best to spend $26B from settlement in opioid cases

States differ on how best to spend $26B from settlement in opioid cases

The cash represents an unprecedented opportunity to derail the opioid epidemic. But with countless groups advocating for a share of the pie, the impact could depend heavily on geography and politics.
by Aneri Pattani

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As respiratory viruses spike, health care systems ask Minnesotans to reduce the strain on providers

As respiratory viruses spike, health care systems ask Minnesotans to reduce the strain on providers

Minnesota health care providers are asking patients to help reduce strain as increasing cases of influenza and RSV cause delays at some facilities across the state. 
by Michelle Wiley

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ICE lifted its ban on family visits, but relatives still struggle to see loved ones

ICE lifted its ban on family visits, but relatives still struggle to see loved ones

Individual facilities, which are often private and for-profit, have the authority to limit visits over COVID concerns. But immigrant advocates question whether the decisions are made in good faith.
by Juliana Kim

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Hidden audits reveal millions in overcharges by Medicare Advantage plans

Hidden audits reveal millions in overcharges by Medicare Advantage plans

Taxpayers footed the bill for care that should have cost far less, according to records released under the Freedom of Information Act. The U.S. government may charge insurers $650 million as a result.
by Fred Schulte and Holly K. Hacker

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'Your whole life is gone': Elderly retirees in Florida struggle to rebuild after Ian

'Your whole life is gone': Elderly retirees in Florida struggle to rebuild after Ian

Florida is a magnet for retirees — not just for those who can afford exclusive gated communities, but also for those on fixed incomes. Now, many face a wrenching reality: rebuilding is not an option.
by Danielle Kaye and Marisa Peñaloza

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Minnesota has avoided a fall COVID surge, but the flu and RSV remain

Minnesota has avoided a fall COVID surge, but the flu and RSV remain

With COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths largely flat again in this week’s data — and with the weather clearly telling us that we have now entered winter — we can safely say that Minnesota has avoided the fall surge that the state experienced in the two previous years.  
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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Wimbledon will allow women to wear colored undershorts, in nod to period concerns

Wimbledon will allow women to wear colored undershorts, in nod to period concerns

The tournament will make an exception to its strict all-white clothing rules, after female players described altering their menstrual cycles to not stress about leaking onto their tennis whites.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Jan Malcolm reflects on tenure as health commissioner

Jan Malcolm reflects on tenure as health commissioner

After nine years, Jan Malcolm says she plans to retire after a long career in public service. She led the state through the COVID-19 pandemic as health commissioner.
by Cathy Wurzer, Catharine Richert and Melissa Townsend

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