Dentists who voluntarily treat patients on Medical Assistance at free clinics, who are not otherwise enrolled as Medical Assistance service providers, will be able to treat and bill Medical Assistance under the clinic’s auspices, beginning Aug. 1, 2012.
The Good Samaritan Dental Clinic in Rochester provides emergency dental services to Olmsted County residents and is staffed by volunteer dentists, hygienists, and community volunteers, but due to current law, doctors have had unintended consequences in their own practices if they volunteer their services.
On April 18, Gov. Mark Dayton signed the law, which Rep. Kim Norton (DFL-Rochester) and Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) sponsor.
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A positive balance
Omnibus health care law focuses on reform, restoring cuts and delaying pending cuts
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Published 5/25/2012
Looking out for children and families
Law offers new safe haven option for newborns; addresses adoption and child safety
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Published 5/25/2012
Caring for those who care for others
Omnibus health and human services bill remains a moving target
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Published 3/30/2012
Nursing home funding models
Should residents who can afford to, pay more?
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Published 3/23/2012
Minnesota Index: Smoking in the state
Facts and statistics on tobacco use in Minnesota
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Published 3/16/2012
Reform measures draw support
Health and human services reductions draw sharp DFL rebuke
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Published 8/11/2011
Delivery of health and human services
Governor says proposal puts too many people in health care jeopardy
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Published 7/15/2011
Surgical precision
HHS budget — end-of-session sticking point
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Published 5/20/2011
Advocating for patients and constituents
Nurses as legislators add their perspective to health care issues
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Published 5/13/2011
Aiming for reform
House approves omnibus health and human services finance bill
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Published 4/8/2011
Omnibus game and fish bill approved
Deer hunting, two-line fishing provisions push people’s buttons
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Published 4/8/2011
Care for underserved communities
Community paramedic program is a ‘first of its kind’ proponents say
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Published 4/8/2011
A hand up in climb out of poverty
Bipartisan initiative looks to fund expansion of ‘Circles of Support’ program
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Published 4/1/2011
Feature: A healthier Minnesota
Long-term savings the goal of statewide improvement plan
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Published 2/4/2011
At Issue: No access for all
Report says more oversight needed of state-funded non-emergency transportation
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Published 2/4/2011