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Health Care Transformation Task Force

(2007 Minnesota Laws, Chapter 147, Article 15, section 21)

The Health Care Transformation Task Force was created as part of the 2007 Omnibus Health and Human Services Budget Bill that was signed by Governor Pawlenty on May 25, 2007. The Task Force will “advise and assist the governor regarding activities to transform the health care system” and is charged with developing “a statewide action plan for transforming the health care system to improve affordability, quality, access, and the health status of Minnesotans.” The final action plan, which will be presented to the legislature and the governor by February 1, 2008, must include “specific and measurable goals and deadlines for each” of eight action areas. (Read the full charge.)

The Task Force consists of 17 members - 13 appointed by the governor and four state legislators. In addition, Commissioner of Health Sanne Magnan is an ex-officio member. The Task Force will be co-chaired by Department of Human Services Commissioner Cal Ludeman and Representative Thomas Huntley (DFL-Duluth).

Watch here for information regarding Task Force meetings and activities, meeting materials, presentations, and other relevant resources.