HealthPartners launches Empower HSA Rx Plus
First plan in local market to provide smaller employers with a preventive pharmacy benefit for high-deductible/HSA products
May 16, 2012
Hudson Hospital & Clinics wins two national awards for sustainability
Hospital honored for protecting patient health, environmental stewardship and efforts to improve environmental footprint.
May 10, 2012
Regions offers new groundbreaking procedure to replace heart valves
Doctors at Regions Hospital have begun performing a new procedure to replace diseased heart valves without surgery.
May 10, 2012
Regions Hospital participates in collaborative to reduce hospital-acquired infections
Collaborative aims to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections – the most common type of infection that can occur in hospitalized patients.
May 3, 2012
Regions Hospital pet therapy dogs gather for group photo
More than two dozen pet therapy dogs will gather for a photo session at Regions Hospital this Saturday.
May 2, 2012
Worried it might be Lyme disease? Patients go to virtuwell.com for online diagnosis, treatment
Consumers can submit a photo of suspect skin rash
April 24, 2012
HealthPartners Research Foundation to lead Midwest Region in newly funded national dental research network
The HealthPartners Research Foundation announced today that it has been named the administrative lead for the Midwest Region of the newly funded National Dental Practice-Based Research Network.
April 18, 2012
New book highlights success stories of leading U.S. health care innovators
Pursuing the Triple Aim, by Maureen Bisognano and Charles Kenney, chronicles innovations that improve quality and control costs
April 17, 2012
HealthPartners to open new clinic in St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood
HealthPartners announced it will open a new primary care clinic and urgent care in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul in fall 2012
April 12, 2012
Regions Hospital nurses to provide free stroke screenings at St. Paul community health fair
Community members can learn if they are at-risk for a stroke at Health Fair 2012
April 12, 2012
HealthPartners, Regions reduce preventable hospital visits
65 percent reduction in ER visits, admissions for high-risk patients
March 30, 2012
Wisconsin residents lose nearly 2,000 pounds in community challenge
Challenge designed by HealthPartners health and well-being solutions
March 29, 2012
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: HealthPartners shows positive gains in overall member experience
HealthPartners ranks second overall in the Minnesota-Wisconsin region
March 28, 2012
Study: inexpensive medications in ambulance reduce heart attacks, deaths by 50 percent
HealthPartners medical director is co-author
March 28, 2012
HealthPartners leading the way in hiring dental therapists
Mid-level dental provider will improve access to care for low-income, disabled and special needs children and adults.
March 27, 2012
HealthPartners first in regional market to introduce health and well-being web portal customized to employers
HealthPartners has launched a new interactive web portal that is customizable by employers.
March 19, 2012
HealthPartners physician appointed co-chair for obesity prevention effort
Twin Cities Obesity Prevention Coalition implementing community strategies
March 13, 2012
HealthPartners and Children’s Join Forces Around Child Obesity and Patient Care
HealthPartners and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota have announced plans to work together to improve the health of children in Minnesota.
March 13, 2012
Central Minnesota Clinic pharmacy taking back unused prescription drugs
HealthPartners will collect non-narcotic drugs and dispose of them safely
March 13, 2012
Regions Hospital Foundation announces new board members
Regions Hospital Foundation announces five new board members
March 1, 2012
The Joint Commission awards first Advanced Certifications for Palliative Care
Hospitals in Connecticut, Minnesota, Michigan, New York demonstrate a focus on patient centered care
February 27, 2012
Regions ER among top five percent for low mortality rate
HealthGrades report shows top hospitals have 40 percent lower death rate
February 23, 2012
National quality report: Regions among best hospitals for reducing medically unnecessary early delivery of babies
Regions Hospital has one of the lowest rates in the nation for delivering babies before 39 weeks of gestation unless it is medically necessary.
February 21, 2012
Regions Hospital recognized for reducing hospital-acquired infections
Cuts medical costs by an estimated $200,000 per year
February 14, 2012
Program helps patients consider all options for back surgery
HealthPartners is implementing a new program to help patients considering back surgery understand all of their treatment options before committing to surgery.
February 8, 2012
HealthPartners Medical Simulation Center first in Minnesota to receive national seal of approval
The HealthPartners Clinical Simulation and Learning (Sim) Center today announced that it has received accreditation in teaching and learning from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
February 6, 2012
HealthPartners announces plans for a new clinic in South Minneapolis
Will involve community members in planning and development
February 1, 2012
HealthPartners cost and resource use measures receive groundbreaking endorsement from National Quality Forum (NQF)
Complete measurement tools, usage guidelines released publicly online
January 31, 2012
Regions Hospital is among top 5% in nation
Quality study identifies hospitals with superior patient outcomes across 26 different medical procedures and diagnoses
January 30, 2012
Pilot project in schools focuses on increasing fruit and vegetable intake
HealthPartners yumPower School Challenge underway in St. Paul Public Schools
January 27, 2012
HealthPartners President and CEO honored with two awards for leadership and citizenship
Mary Brainerd, HealthPartners president and CEO, was recently honored with two awards for her outstanding leadership and citizenship.
January 25, 2012
Regions Hospital significantly reducing pressure ulcers through prevention program
Regions Hospital reported a 30 percent drop in pressure ulcers since it started an aggressive new program a year ago to improve patient comfort, improve care and reduce costs.
January 23, 2012
Regions named “2011 Top Hospital” by national hospital quality and safety group
Regions Hospital is one of the nation’s top hospitals, according to a national survey that measures hospitals’ performance in crucial areas of patient safety and quality care.
December 7, 2011
Regions Burn Center reminds people frying turkeys to be cautious
Doctors at Regions Hospital’s Burn Center are hoping Thanksgiving chefs take extra caution if they’re deep-frying their turkeys this year.
November 22, 2011
Allina, HealthPartners announce first year results of Northwest Metro Alliance
Collaboration led to improved patient care and experience and reduced medical costs
November 3, 2011
HealthPartners again ranks as top private health plan in Minnesota and among top 25 nationally according to new NCQA rankings
HealthPartners is the top-ranked health plan in Minnesota for the seventh consecutive year
November 2, 2011
Low-fat dairy products related to lower incidence of diabetes
Lower diabetes risk was found in postmenopausal women
October 24, 2011
HealthPartners expands to Eagan with state-of-the art clinic
Patient, family-centered clinic concept is next wave of primary care redesign
October 10, 2011
Regions Hospital reaches out to community clinics
Collaboration will improve coordination of care between the hospital and neighborhood clinics
September 26, 2011
HealthPartners receives $3.4 million USAID grant to expand Uganda Health Cooperative
Collaboration Project will increase access to and use of health services
August 22, 2011
HealthPartners clinics to host farmers market with free veggies
Five HealthPartners clinics will be hosting a free farmers market on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
August 15, 2011
Study: Standing and Sitting at Work Improves Health, Happiness of Workers
Findings of HealthPartners and Ergotron project showcase the positive impact a sit-to-stand alternative can have in tackling Sitting Disease in corporate environments
August 1, 2011
Regions Hospital breaks ground on new mental health facility
Project replaces aging facility, investment benefits entire state
June 27, 2011
HealthPartners personalizing medicine for diabetes patients
Diabetes Wizard supports primary care physicians, ensures patients get latest care options
May 24, 2011
HealthPartners and the Chartis Group collaborate to improve health care quality, service, and cost
HealthPartners Medical Group and Clinics (HPMG) and The Chartis Group today announce a unique collaboration.
May 20, 2011
Walking prescribed for patients with depression
HealthPartners adds pedometer to toolkit to help patients with depression
May 16, 2011
HealthPartners receives “excellent” ratings from NCQA
First ever dual accreditation for HealthPartners
May 11, 2011
HealthPartners and Anoka County open worksite clinic
HealthPartners and Anoka County are opening an on-site clinic in the Anoka County Courthouse
May 6, 2011
NAMI and HealthPartners team up to reduce mental health stigma within hospitals
People live with symptoms for average of 10 years before seeking help
Apr 20, 2011
HealthPartners health coach offers tips for a healthy baseball season
Average ballpark food has more than 550 calories
Apr 6, 2011
Lakeview Health and HealthPartners approve affiliation
Both are pleased to announce they have approved a plan to formally affiliate.
Apr 4, 2011
HealthPartners, SEIU partner to ensure optimal medicine use
Medication Therapy Management helps keep patients safe, saves money
Mar 9, 2011
New study shows smoking increases risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women
The risk increased with higher intensity and longer duration of smoking
Mar 2, 2011
Regions Hospital is First Academic Medical Center Recognized as an Emergency Center Of Excellence
Feb 15, 2011
Promising new treatment for Parkinsons improves motor control
Stem cells delivered directly from the nose to the brain helped treat the neurological disorder
Feb 3, 2011
HealthPartners announces performance bonuses for providers
Payout is largest since program began 14 years ago
Jan 12, 2011
VIDEO: The History of HealthPartners
A look back with George Halversen, former CEO.
Jan 5, 2011
Lakeview Health System and HealthPartners Move Toward Partnership
Dec 15, 2010
HealthPartners launches virtuwell.com in Wisconsin
24/7 online clinic offers fast diagnosis, treatment and prescriptions for 30 simple conditions
Dec 6, 2010
Minnesota Department of Health certifies HealthPartners Medical Group as health care home
HealthPartners is largest Minnesota provider to have all locations certified – Dec 2, 2010
HealthPartners announces winners of Innovation in Health Care awards
– Nov 30, 2010
HealthPartners health coach offers tips for a healthy holiday season
Average Thanksgiving meal more than 2,000 calories – Nov 23, 2010
HealthPartners among top five performing health plans nationally in National Business Coalition on Healths eValue8 ratings
– Nov 22, 2010
HealthPartners launches 24/7 online clinic: virtuwell.com
Provides fast diagnosis, treatment and prescriptions for 30 everyday medical conditions
– Oct 25, 2010
Minnesota Health Care Organizations Connect to Share Electronic Health Records
Nationwide Network Connects Records of 75 Percent of Minnesotans – Oct 19, 2010
Online Coaching to Support Healthier Lifestyles
HealthPartners licenses Healthwise tools for at-home help on complex health topics – Sep 21, 2010
HealthPartners among top private health plans in the nation according to new NCQA Health Insurance Plan Rankings
– Sep 21, 2010
Low cost fitness program available to community kids
Five sessions throughout the school year starting Sept. 14 – Sep 8, 2010
Study: Preventive services can saves lives, billions of dollars, at little or no cost
– Sep 7, 2010
Federal grant will help HealthPartners Research Foundation evaluate patient-centered medical homes
Two-year study will assess how primary care clinics transform – Aug 19, 2010
VIDEO: HealthPartners Wellness Dream Team
– Jul 22, 2010
HealthPartners announces plans to enhance mobile communications
– Jul 19, 2010
HealthPartners offers providers convenient new estimation tool
– Jul 13, 2010
HealthPartners and Regions Hospital among health care's 'Most Wired'
– Jul 7, 2010
Can aspirin prolong a healthy life?
HealthPartners Research Foundation to test the benefits of aspirin – Jul 6, 2010
Regions wins prestigious award for stroke treatment
– Jun 30, 2010
HealthPartners Research Foundation team to study role of electronic health records in reducing heart disease risk
Five-year study will examine outcomes and calculate return on investment
– Jun 28, 2010
Smokey the bear, fire safety experts launch camp fire safety program
– May 27, 2010
HealthPartners physician offers tips to avoid fish hook injuries
More than 30 treated at Regions last season
– May 13, 2010
HealthPartners partners with 'textbaby'
New service texts moms health tips during pregnancy and baby's first year – May 12, 2010
HealthPartners to launch online convenience care service
Will provide rapid, 24/7 diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions – May 5, 2010
HealthPartners now posts prices for more than 120 services
Several outpatient procedures prices among those recently added – Apr 22, 2010
HealthPartners reports fifth year of strong membership growth
Enrollment up in small employer groups, administrative costs lower – Apr 19, 2010
HealthPartners opens new clinic in Cottage Grove
Facility offers unique partnership between traditional medicine and naturopathic care – Apr 15, 2010
HealthPartners expands its mobile portfolio
New features offer greater convenience and information for members – Mar 23, 2010
GAMC is focus at annual EMS Day at the Capitol
Regions Hospital Medical Director's of Trauma Center and Emergency Medical Services available to comment – Feb 17, 2010
VIDEO: Back to the '50s: HealthPartners history
– Feb 17, 2010
Minnesota/Wisconsin business survey: Affordable health care greatest obstacle to expansion
Poor health habits cited as one of most significant drivers – Feb 8, 2010
Media Advisory: Statement from Regions Hospital president and CEO Brock Nelson on start of legislative session
– Feb 4, 2010
VIDEO: HealthPartners Heart Healthy Tips for Valentine's Day
– Feb 1, 2010
HealthPartners Medical Group launches initiative to improve Colorectal cancer screening rates for African American patients
Technology, customized reminders target health disparities to save lives. – Jan 23, 2010
Report: Cost effective HealthPartners programs reduce expenses by more than $137 million
– Dec 30, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Dec 28, 2009
HealthPartners announces performance bonuses for providers
– Dec 22, 2009
Regions Hospital, Saint Paul Fire Dept. say consumers should be aware of the difference between flu, carbon monoxide poisoning
– Dec 21, 2009
Doctor says a helmet saved 6-year olds life in ski accident
Helmet saves child in ski accident – Dec 15, 2009
Low-cost fitness program available to kids in the Twin Cities
Cheap fitness programs for kids – Dec 15, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Dec 14, 2009
Fixitnowmn.org launched to restore GAMC health care coverage
State funding cuts could shift costs to private sector – Dec 10, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report: 85 days until GAMC is eliminated
– Dec 8, 2009
Regions again among nations 'Highest Value' hospitals
Hospital receives high marks for performance and efficiency – Dec 3, 2009
Medical Residents are Key in Improving Health Care Quality
Latest research demonstrates opportunity to leverage new docs – Dec 1, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report: 99 Days until GAMC is eliminated
– Nov 20, 2009
JourneyWell receives national accreditation for wellness programs
First in the state to earn distinction for wellness and health promotion programs – Nov 19, 2009
HealthPartners announces winners of Innovation in Health Care awards
– Nov 16, 2009
HealthPartners among best private health plans in the nation according to U.S. News/NCQA "America's Best Health Insurance Plans 2009-10"
November 13, 2009 – Nov 13, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report: 113 days until GAMC is eliminated
November 6, 2009
– Nov 6, 2009
HealthPartners goes mobile
Smart phone mobile technology provides convenient access to information and care – Nov 4, 2009
HealthPartners is highest rated Minnesota health plan in overall consumer experience
Also tops state rankings for doctors, customer service and claims processing – Nov 3, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report: 120 Days Until GAMC is Eliminated
– Nov 2, 2009
HealthPartners achieves national benchmark status in business report on health care quality
– Oct 28, 2009
Regions Hospital Foundation fundraiser brings in almost $600,000 for pediatric trauma center
Event features state's longest running live wine auction
October 28, 2009
– Oct 28, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report: Days until GAMC is eliminated: 127
– Oct 23, 2009
HealthPartners leader named to national quality panel
Associate Medical Director Kealey will help determine quality measures – Oct 20, 2009
HealthPartners to build new clinic in Cottage Grove
– Oct 14, 2009
HealthPartners and Allina Hospitals & Clinics collaborate to improve quality, patient satisfaction and care affordability
– Oct 13, 2009
HealthPartners retains NCQA's top accreditation status
'Excellent' accreditation reserved for best health plans in the nationaccreditation – Oct 12, 2009
HealthPartners Web site now helps users identify flu symptoms, treatment advice
HealthPartners also launches flu public service announcement – Oct 12, 2009
Regions report: 141 days until GAMC is eliminated
– Oct 9, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report: 126 Days to 2010 Session
– Oct 5, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report: cuts threaten trauma and other services
– Sep 25, 2009
HealthPartners Research Foundation receives $7.3 million in grants to study childhood obesity and hypertension
– Sep 21, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Sep 18, 2009
Media invited to preview Regions Hospital's new surgery department
State-of-the-art operating area designed to increase patient safety – Sep 16, 2009
HealthPartners team to study hypertension in children, adolescents
Four-year study will examine quality and cost of care – Sep 15, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Sep 11, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Aug 28, 2009
HealthPartners one of first to integrate electronic X-rays, radiology reports into patients' electronic health record
Connected system cuts costs, increases productivity and improves patient care – Aug 28, 2009
Regions Hospital to staff medical aid stations at the state fair
Nearly 3,000 fair goers treated last year – Aug 26, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Aug 21, 2009
Steps for a healthy time at the great Minnesota get together
HealthPartners dietitians offer tips for eating healthier, walking off calories – Aug 19, 2009
HealthPartners alerts patients to pneumonia immunization for protection against H1N1
– Aug 18, 2009
HealthPartners launches new retail clinic in Woodbury
– Aug 17, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Aug 14, 2009
HealthPartners partnering with Horizon Health for new health screening capabilities
Partnership allows direct feed from biometrics into health assessment – Aug 13, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Aug 7, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Jul 17, 2009
New neurosurgeon and neuropsychologist join HealthPartners Medical Group
New hires part of growing neuroscience service line – Jul 15, 2009
Regions Hospital opens first phase of expansion
New expanded emergency department ready for patients – Jul 13, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Jul 9, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Jul 2, 2009
HealthPartners cited as model for health reform proposal
– Jul 1, 2009
Regions Hospital physician available to talk about fireworks safety
Regions ER treat 10 fireworks injuries each year – Jun 30, 2009
HealthPartners: spreading care system redesign reforms nationwide could save up to $2.4 trillion over next decade
– Jun 29, 2009
General Assistance Medical Care Weekly Report
– Jun 26, 2009
Program to prevent behavioral health crises earns national honor
Mental Health Drug Assistance Program prevents emergency hospitalization – Jun 17, 2009
Regions Hospital earns certification as only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in the upper Midwest
New standards for pediatric trauma from the American College of Surgeons – Jun 15, 2009
HealthPartners physician elected to American Burn Association Board of Trustees
– Jun 8, 2009
HealthPartners connects to Microsoft HealthVault
Allows members to store their HealthPartners information in HealthVault – Jun 5, 2009
HealthPartners ad campaign wins Gold EFFIE Award in New York City
HealthPartners and Preston Kelly win one of only 24 2009 EFFIE Gold Awards – Jun 4, 2009
HealthPartners receives 2009 Community Pride Award
Awards were presented May 31 at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis – Jun 1, 2009
Regions Hospital GAMC update to legislators
– May 18, 2009
Regions Hospital statement on proposed funding cuts to health care
– May 15, 2009
HealthPartners Medical Group physicians earn first-ever fellowship in hospital medicine
– May 14, 2009
HealthPartners Clinics recognized as patient-centered medical home
First large multispecialty group in the nation to receive recognition – May 7, 2009
HealthPartners Clinics use electronic medical records to reach patients regarding the swine flu outbreak
– Apr 29, 2009
Media Advisory: Influenza expert available to comment on swine flu outbreak
– Apr 28, 2009
HealthPartners reports strong membership growth
Administrative costs decrease fifth year in a row; taxes increase 23% – Apr 21, 2009
HealthPartners Institute of Medical Education director named president of national association
– Apr 15, 2009
Regions Hospital offers tips on preventing bicycle-related injuries
– Apr 13, 2009
Pill-splitting program cut member out-of-pocket costs by $1.7 million
Increased participation could increase savings – Apr 13, 2009
Female cardiologist joins HealthPartners family of care
New hire part of growing womens heart care at HealthPartners Clinics and Regions Hospital – Apr 8, 2009
HealthPartners doctor elected to state chapter of American College of Cardiology Board of Councilor
– Apr 6, 2009
HealthPartners wellness program receives highest recognition
Program helps reduce medical claims and increase productivity – Apr 3, 2009