New Minneapolis Medicaid facility navigates approval process amid mass provider drop (opens original article in a new tab)

A new Minneapolis Medicaid facility is awaiting approval amid a state-wide review that removed thousands of providers, causing care gaps and increased demand for services.

• A new 61-bed recuperative care facility in Minneapolis is awaiting approval to take patients.
• The state removed 3,400 Medicaid providers due to paperwork issues, creating care gaps.
• Accord Health Services faces challenges in the Medicaid validation process despite increased patient demand.