Lynn Blewett on Minnesota’s Post-Election Health Reform Prospects

November 12, 2012: Before last week's elections, the prospects for federal health care reform in Minnesota were murky, with Democratic Governor Mark Dayton in an implementation tug-of-war with the Republican-controlled Legislature.  However, the forecast for reform is looking clearer now that control of the Legislature has shifted from Republicans to Democrats.  The St. Paul Pioneer Press interviewed SHADAC Director Lynn Blewett and other policy experts to get their take on the future of health reform, and Dr. Blewett voiced her optimism about the likelihood of passing exchange legislation in the state and further expanding Medicaid as well.  Read the full article.