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[Star Tribune, September 27, 2020]   A new deal between Allina Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota may be a long-promised fix to incentives in health care
September 27, 2020
[Bloomberg Businessweek, September 01, 2020]   Dr. Penny Wheeler, CEO at Allina Health and Dr. Craig Samitt, President of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota discuss their value-based agreement to provide more affordable health care
September 01, 2020
[Business Journal, August 27, 2020]   In a major shift in how a health insurer pays for medical services, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will start paying Allina Health System for patient outcomes instead of individual medical services
August 27, 2020
[WCCO-TV & KSTP-TV, July 26, 2020]   Allina Health has been working toward health care equality after finding a disparity with its Black patients.
July 26, 2020
[WCCO-TV, June 29, 2020]   With COVID cases rising, some are asking if Minnesota is likely to face a second COVID peak. Dr. Timothy Sielaff answers that & other coronavirus questions.
June 29, 2020
[KMSP Fox 9, June 28, 2020]   A University of Chicago happiness study says nationally our happiness level has never been lower. Learn how to take charge of your own happiness.
June 28, 2020
[KMSP Fox 9, June 24, 2020]   Minnesota is at an important point in the pandemic as overall cases have leveled out, but there’s been a slight uptick in hospitalizations. Read more.
June 24, 2020
[WCCO-TV, June 22, 2020]   A University of Chicago study has found a historic decrease in happiness. The school has been surveying Americans since 1972. Learn more.
June 22, 2020
[KSTP TV, June 15, 2020]   As COVID-19 positive test results continue to come in across the country, some states that have reopened are rethinking their decision. Learn more.
June 15, 2020
[WCCO-TV, May 17, 2020]   Are cloth face masks really effective? What are we learning from the increased COVID testing in Minnesota? An Allina Health doctor answers your questions.
May 17, 2020