| Description:
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Preliminary findings and recommendations, including information on the meetings and activities of the Advisory Task Force on Governance and Financing of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. to date, identification of priority focus areas and recommendations on steps to improve the stabilization of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., and plans for future meetings and work.
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| Committee/Agency Jurisdiction:
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Health and Human Services Policy and Finance
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| Note:
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Preliminary findings and recommendations on these subjects:
(1) evaluate the current governance structure, payer mix, and financing of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc.;
(2) evaluate whether public health care program reimbursement rates adequately reimburse Hennepin County Medical Center for the cost of care provided;
(3) evaluate labor and workforce needs and challenges at Hennepin County Medical Center;
(4) identify and evaluate Hennepin County Medical Center's capital, infrastructure, and technology needs;
(5) evaluate governance and ownership models of health systems comparable to Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc.;
(6) evaluate financing and funding mechanisms that would allow Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., to achieve sustainable, long-term financial stability while ensuring the continued operation of critical specialized services by Hennepin County Medical Center that are essential to Minnesota's comprehensive statewide hospital network of rural, regional, and safety net hospitals;
(7) engage with public health leaders throughout the state and professionals and individuals with the following qualifications or with expertise
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