A new report sheds light on what it calls the "mounting financial pressures" hospitals in Arizona and across the country are facing; pressures it said ultimately affect access to care. The American Hospital Association found hospital expenses across the board saw double-digit increases last year compared to pre-pandemic levels in categories like workforce, drugs, medical supplies and equipment. Bharath Krishnamurthy, director of health analytics and policy for The American Hospital Association, said, simply put, "Hospitals are struggling." "What that really means for patients is the programs and services that hospitals provide are at risk of potentially closing or being limited," Krishnamurthy explained. .
Minnesota has taken a big step in unlocking more funds from Congress to secure clean energy projects. The state was under pressure to come up with its share of matching dollars tied to a pair of major federal policies. This week, Gov. .
In a filing with utility regulators, the Minneapolis-based utility company unveiled plans to build 730 fast-charging stations across the state in the next few years. The project would cost an estimated $300 million.