# Star Tribune * **Definition:** The Star Tribune is a daily newspaper based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, known for its comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news, as well as sports, business, and entertainment. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Local & Regional / Star Tribune ## News * Selected news from the source **Star Tribune**, for healthcare technology leaders * 688 news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/5/2025 | [**Minnesota's medtech workforce has grown older. A Medtronic program may unleash Gen Z.**](https://www.startribune.com/medtronic-recruitment/601344922) | [[Innovation]]; [[Talent]]; [[Talent Acquisition]] | | 4/14/2025 | [**How a Minnesota medtech startup with big backers treats prostate cancer with water**](https://www.startribune.com/prostate-cancer-treatment/601330621) | [[Mergers]]; [[Cancer Treatment]]; [[Mergers and Acquisitions]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**California governor orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freed**](https://www.startribune.com/california-governor-orders-parole-board-to-investigate-if-menendez-brothers-would-pose-risk-if-freed/601228268) | [[Due Diligence]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**DOJ investigating Golden Valley-based Inspire's marketing of sleep apnea device**](https://www.startribune.com/inspire-medical-system-sleep-apnea-cpap-implant-doj-department-justice-investigation-marketing-promotion-reimbursement/601220521) | [[Health]]; [[Strategic Partnerships]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**A world-class military health system reinforces the Pentagon's warfighter ethos**](https://www.startribune.com/a-world-class-military-health-system-reinforces-the-pentagons-warfighter-ethos/601214434) | [[Security]]; [[Partnerships]]; [[Health]] | | 1/12/2025 | [**Could Minnesota power the AI revolution? - Star Tribune**](https://www.startribune.com/could-minnesota-power-the-ai-revolution/601204789) | [[Integration of Technology]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Large Language Models]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**New FDA rules to reduce racial bias in some common devices measuring oxygen in blood**](https://www.startribune.com/new-rules-may-help-eliminate-bias-from-some-pulse-oximeters-but-not-all/601203717) | [[Healthcare Accessibility]]; [[Clinical Trial Efficiency]]; [[Health Disparities]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Twin Cities venture firm raises another $425 million to fuel medtech companies**](https://www.startribune.com/medtech-venture-firm-vensana-raises-425-million/601203989) | [[Venture Capital in Healthcare]]; [[Acquisition]]; [[Startup Healthcare CTO]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump? - Star Tribune**](https://www.startribune.com/what-does-big-tech-hope-to-gain-from-warming-up-to-trump/601195960) | [[Hybrid Cloud]]; [[Cloud Computing in Healthcare]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Billion-dollar donation from Netflix's Reed Hastings leads 2024's list of biggest gifts**](https://www.startribune.com/billion-dollar-donation-from-netflixs-reed-hastings-leads-2024s-list-of-biggest-gifts/601195876) | [[Customer Support]]; [[Public Health]]; [[Client Support]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Adam Fravel gets life in prison for murder of Winona's Madeline Kingsbury - Star Tribune**](https://www.startribune.com/adam-fravels-sentencing-today-for-murdering-winonas-madeline-kingsbury/601195867) | [[Mental Health]]; [[AI for Clinical Research]]; [[Clinical Research]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**FAQ: Everything you need to know about Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare - Star Tribune**](https://www.startribune.com/united-healthcare-united-healthgroup-your-questions-answered/601190686) | [[Healthcare Innovations]]; [[Prior Authorization]]; [[AI in Healthcare]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center used unwarranted seclusion amid staffing shortage**](https://www.startribune.com/report-hennepin-county-juvenile-detention-center-used-unwarranted-seclusion-amid-staffing-shortage/601190558) | [[Staffing Issues]]; [[Staffing Challenges]]; [[Staff Shortages]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York**](https://www.startribune.com/united-healthcare-ceo-kept-a-low-public-profile-then-he-was-shot-to-death-in-new-york/601190722) | [[Medicare]]; [[Healthcare APIs]]; [[Healthcare SaaS]] | | 11/30/2024 | [**Inside the procedure at the heart of a multibillion-dollar race to a safer AFib treatment**](https://www.startribune.com/inside-the-procedure-at-the-heart-of-a-multibillion-dollar-race-to-a-safer-afib-treatment/601188846) | [[Healthcare Providers]]; [[AI for Medical Device]]; [[Innovation]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Recombinetics, which engineered hornless dairy bulls, files for bankruptcy - Star Tribune**](https://www.startribune.com/recombinetics-engineered-hornless-dairy-bulls-its-now-filing-for-bankruptcy/601180278) | [[Gene Editing]]; [[Healthcare EDI]]; [[Population Health]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**St. Paul, Fairview and nonprofit wipe out $37 million in medical debt for 32000 residents**](https://www.startribune.com/st-paul-fairview-and-nonprofit-wipe-out-37-million-in-medical-debt-for-32000-residents/601180323) | [[Medical Debt]]; [[AI for Healthcare Providers]]; [[Health]] | | 11/6/2024 | [**Second Trump presidency raises big questions for Minnesota health care - Star Tribune**](https://www.startribune.com/second-trump-presidency-raises-questions-for-minnesota-health-care/601176916) | [[Population Health]]; [[Med Device]]; [[Health Insurance Marketplace]] | | 11/5/2024 | [**UnitedHealthcare, HealthPartners reach network deal on Medicare Advantage plans in Minnesota**](https://www.startribune.com/unitedhealthcare-healthpartners-reach-network-deal-on-medicare-advantage-plans-in-minnesota/601175036) | [[Healthcare Payers]]; [[AI in Healthcare]]; [[Healthcare]] | | 10/18/2024 | [**American Heart Association recognizes Twin Cities startups using AI to improve health equity**](https://www.startribune.com/american-heart-association-recognizes-twin-cities-startups-using-ai-to-improve-health-equity/601164363) | [[AI and Cloud Computing]]; [[Clinical AI]]; [[Artificial Intelligence]] | | 10/10/2024 | [**An upscale fragrance store is set to open in Minneapolis' North Loop - Star Tribune**](https://www.startribune.com/le-labo-north-loop-minneapolis/601160163) | [[Employee Benefits]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**Health care should be a prominent election focus - Star Tribune**](https://www.startribune.com/health-care-should-be-a-prominent-election-focus/601159194) | [[Public Health]]; [[Care Access]]; [[Health]] | | 9/23/2024 | [**US-China research has given Beijing's military technology a boost, House GOP says**](https://www.startribune.com/us-china-research-has-given-beijings-military-technology-a-boost-house-gop-says/601150412) | [[AI-Driven Automation]]; [[Technology Management]]; [[Technology Strategy]] | | 9/20/2024 | [**UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence**](https://www.startribune.com/un-experts-urge-united-nations-to-lay-foundations-for-global-governance-of-artificial-intelligence/601148082) | [[AI and Data Analytics]]; [[AI and Machine Learning]]; [[Community Health]] | | 9/10/2024 | [**Essentia Health to drop from Medicare Advantage networks at UnitedHealthcare, Humana**](https://www.startribune.com/essentia-health-to-drop-from-medicare-advantage-networks-at-unitedhealthcare-humana/601141769) | [[Medicare]]; [[Population Health]]; [[Healthcare]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **Ethylene Oxide Use**: Medtronic and Boston Scientific utilize ethylene oxide for sterilizing medical devices, despite its carcinogenic classification by the EPA. - **Medical Device Tax Impact**: AdvaMed claims a new tax on medical device revenue led to significant job losses in the industry, while a separate survey suggests a less severe impact. - **Hospital Closures**: Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Carney Hospital face closures, raising concerns about patient access and corporate greed. - **Mental Health Innovations**: The University of Minnesota Medical School explores new mental health treatments, including TMS, amid a growing crisis. - **Native American Health Initiatives**: The Native American Community Care Clinic addresses health disparities using traditional Indigenous medicines. - **Essentia Health Changes**: Essentia Health exits Medicare Advantage networks with UnitedHealthcare and Humana due to claim denial issues. - **University of Minnesota Medical Center Negotiations**: The University of Minnesota is deliberating reacquisition of its medical center from Fairview Health Services. - **Complete Genomics and National Security**: Complete Genomics faces potential exclusion from the U.S. market due to ties with China amid national security concerns. - **Medtronic's Growth**: Medtronic receives multiple FDA approvals for new devices, expected to drive growth. - **Pharmaceutical Price Negotiation Legal Case**: Democratic lawmakers support Medicare's ability to negotiate drug prices against pharmaceutical companies' legal challenges. - **AI Governance Recommendations**: A U.N. advisory body calls for global governance of AI to mitigate risks and inequalities. - **U.S.-China University Partnerships**: A report highlights national security risks from U.S.-China university collaborations in technology. - **CrowdStrike Outage Apology**: CrowdStrike executives apologize for a global technology outage affecting millions. - **Public Health Approach to Marijuana**: A federal advisory panel advocates for a public health approach to marijuana use. - **Hurricane Impacts on Healthcare**: Hurricanes disrupt healthcare supplies, affecting elective surgeries in Minnesota. - **Medicare Advantage Network Changes**: Five Minnesota health systems plan to go out-of-network with certain Medicare Advantage insurers. - **2024 Presidential Election Impact on Healthcare**: The election is expected to influence American healthcare, particularly the role of AI in diagnostics and patient care. - **Allina Health and Humana Contract Negotiations**: Allina Health has informed patients about potential out-of-network status with Humana Medicare Advantage plans, reflecting broader concerns in healthcare provider contracts. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI applications are improving diagnostics and administrative efficiency in healthcare, with potential benefits for patient outcomes. - **Medtronic's Symplicity Device**: Medtronic's device may receive Medicare coverage, impacting hypertension management and company revenue. ### Organizations Mentioned - **Medtronic**: A global leader in medical technology, specializing in devices for various medical conditions. - **Boston Scientific**: A medical device company that develops products for various medical fields. - **U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)**: A federal agency responsible for regulating environmental protection and public health. - **Ametek Mocon**: A company that develops gas chromatographs for detecting chemical levels in the air. - **Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)**: A trade association representing the medical technology industry. - **Steward Health Care**: A healthcare company that owns several hospitals, including those facing closure. - **University of Minnesota Medical School**: An academic institution exploring innovative treatments for mental health. - **Native American Community Care Clinic**: A clinic providing culturally relevant healthcare to urban Native American communities. - **Essentia Health**: A nonprofit health system in Minnesota exiting certain Medicare Advantage networks. - **Fairview Health Services**: A healthcare organization involved in negotiations regarding the University of Minnesota Medical Center. - **Complete Genomics**: A biotechnology firm focused on cancer genetic detection, facing scrutiny over ties to China. - **CrowdStrike**: A cybersecurity technology company that experienced a significant outage affecting many customers. - **Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)**: A national public health institute in the U.S. that provides guidance on health policies. - **Baxter International**: A healthcare company that produces IV fluids and faced production disruptions due to hurricanes. - **B. Braun Medical**: A medical device company involved in the production of IV fluids. - **HealthPartners**: A health insurance provider in Minnesota that announced changes to its Medicare Advantage plans. - **Allina Health**: A major hospital operator in Minnesota involved in contract negotiations with Humana. - **Humana**: A health insurance company facing contract disputes with several Minnesota health systems. - **FDA**: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, responsible for regulating medical devices and ensuring public safety.