April 16, 2013
Hospitals, Insurance Companies, Pharmas: Who Benefits From the Affordable Care Act?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) shocked many in and out of the healthcare industry…“Our assessment is that the Supreme Court decision on health reform will accelerate existing trends in healthcare and the marketplace,” says Dr. Patricia Simmons, executive medical director for Health Policy at the Mayo Clinic. Those trends […]
Tags: accountability, Affordable care act, community outreach, Diversity Inc, Dr. Patricia Simmons, health reform, healthcare industry, U.S. Supreme Court
March 8, 2013
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights
March 8, 2013 Mayo Clinic in the News is a weekly highlights summary of major media coverage. If you would like to be added to the weekly distribution list, send a note to Emily Blahnik with this subject line: SUBSCRIBE to Mayo Clinic in the News. Thank you. Karl Oestreich, manager enterprise media […]
Tags: A.D.H.D., ABC News, ACC, ADHD, Affordable care act, alzheimers, American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session, AP, Ardell Brede, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Bill George, Bloomberg
March 6, 2013
Mayo Clinic request for $500M from state passes committee despite tough questions
“For Mayo Clinic to grow, Rochester needs to grow,” said Dr. Patricia Simmons, a clinic official who testified Tuesday…The Judiciary Committee was not focused on the financial details of the Mayo Clinic proposal. It primarily delved into legal aspects of the bill. The legislation has gotten more positive reviews in other committees. When the bill […]
Tags: Dr. Patricia Simmons, financial request, Judiciary Committee, Pioneer Press, state legislature
February 15, 2013
Mayo expansion bill eases past 1st Capitol hurdle
A bill that would finance redevelopment around the Mayo Clinic’s proposed expansion in Rochester is starting to move through the Legislature…The Mayo Clinic’s Patricia Simmons said the investment is needed to ensure that the Mayo Clinic continues to be a worldwide leader in health care. “We need to grow to succeed,” Simmons said. “We need […]
Tags: Dr. Patricia Simmons, expansion, investment, MPR, redevelopment, state legislature