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Ellison's Settlement Reform Boosts Mayo Clinic Charity Care

3/17/2025

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has secured a pivotal settlement with Mayo Clinic, transforming its charity care practices that once deterred eligible patients from seeking help. This agreement ensures better screening for assistance and bans harsh debt collection tactics, with lawmakers rallying behind the changes to guarantee accessible healthcare for every Minnesotan.

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has secured a pivotal settlement with Mayo Clinic, transforming its charity care practices that once deterred eligible patients from seeking help. This agreement ensures better screening for assistance and bans harsh debt collection tactics, with lawmakers rallying behind the changes to guarantee accessible healthcare for every Minnesotan.