LynnBlewett
@lynnblewett.bsky.social
University of Minnesota, Faculty, Health Policy, Director of SHADAC, Trying to find a place to land…
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NEW: An MPR News journalist was among those hit by less-lethal munitions and taken from the scene by ambulance. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Another federal agent operation in St. Paul draws large crowds of protesters
Gov. Tim Walz said state officials were monitoring a “chaotic” situation “and working to understand what unfolded. We received no heads up from federal authorities on this operation.”
www.mprnews.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
NEW: An MPR News journalist was among those hit by less-lethal munitions and taken from the scene by ambulance. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
What the heck?! ICE is here in St Paul! :(
Federal officer threatening protesters with non lethal gun (paint ball gun?) to get them to move.
November 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What the heck?! ICE is here in St Paul! :(
Northern Lights from St Paul!
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Northern Lights from St Paul!
Turn the volume up!
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Turn the volume up!
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
Even before the full impact of HR1 and end of Marketplace premium subsidies, data from the American Community Survey ACS show recent increase in uninsurance for children. Especially concerning for low income children.
tinyurl.com/mrw2w3fe
tinyurl.com/mrw2w3fe
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Even before the full impact of HR1 and end of Marketplace premium subsidies, data from the American Community Survey ACS show recent increase in uninsurance for children. Especially concerning for low income children.
tinyurl.com/mrw2w3fe
tinyurl.com/mrw2w3fe
Even before the full impact of HR1 and end of Marketplace premium subsidies, data from the American Community Survey ACS show recent increase in uninsurance for children. Especially concerning for low income children.
@shadac.bsky.social @heatherhhoward.bsky.social
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@shadac.bsky.social @heatherhhoward.bsky.social
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October 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Even before the full impact of HR1 and end of Marketplace premium subsidies, data from the American Community Survey ACS show recent increase in uninsurance for children. Especially concerning for low income children.
@shadac.bsky.social @heatherhhoward.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mrw2w3fe
@shadac.bsky.social @heatherhhoward.bsky.social
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Really good overview of health insurance pricing. Basically, all health care is subsidized! And expensive! @sangerkatz.bsky.social #healthpolicy @reedabelson.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
Obamacare Is Expensive. But So Is All Health Insurance.
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Really good overview of health insurance pricing. Basically, all health care is subsidized! And expensive! @sangerkatz.bsky.social #healthpolicy @reedabelson.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
IPUMS MEPS (Medical Expenditure Household Survey) now offers 1,100 new variables from the 2023 survey. Easily accessible! @ipums.bsky.social @umn-idim.bsky.social
View data here: meps.ipums.org/meps/
View data here: meps.ipums.org/meps/
IPUMS MEPS
MEPS is a project dedicated to collecting and distributing census data from around the world. Its goals are to Collect and preserve data and documentation, Harmonize data, Disseminate the data absolut...
meps.ipums.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
IPUMS MEPS (Medical Expenditure Household Survey) now offers 1,100 new variables from the 2023 survey. Easily accessible! @ipums.bsky.social @umn-idim.bsky.social
View data here: meps.ipums.org/meps/
View data here: meps.ipums.org/meps/
Now accepting applications!
PhD in Health Services Research, Policy & Administration at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Zoom info sessions:
Oct 30, Nov 7, Nov 20
Learn more & apply here: z.umn.edu/hspraphd
PhD in Health Services Research, Policy & Administration at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Zoom info sessions:
Oct 30, Nov 7, Nov 20
Learn more & apply here: z.umn.edu/hspraphd
Health Services Research, Policy & Administration PHD - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - School of Public Health - University of Minnesota
With a PhD from our program, you will engaged in a multidisciplinary examination of the social, political and economic forces that affect the organization, financing, and delivery of health care...
z.umn.edu
October 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Now accepting applications!
PhD in Health Services Research, Policy & Administration at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Zoom info sessions:
Oct 30, Nov 7, Nov 20
Learn more & apply here: z.umn.edu/hspraphd
PhD in Health Services Research, Policy & Administration at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
Zoom info sessions:
Oct 30, Nov 7, Nov 20
Learn more & apply here: z.umn.edu/hspraphd
Is it too late to fix the enhanced premium tax credits? Open enrollment starts Nov 1. Most premium rate increases are already locked in. More here: @sabrinacorlette.bsky.social #healthpolicy @healthaffairs.bsky.social
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Damage From Inaction On ACA Tax Credits Has Begun And Will Grow With Further Delays | Health Affairs Forefront
With 2026 rates already set and consumers starting to learn of premium increases, delays in extending the PTC enhancements beyond 2025 have already led to cost increases and coverage losses that canno...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Is it too late to fix the enhanced premium tax credits? Open enrollment starts Nov 1. Most premium rate increases are already locked in. More here: @sabrinacorlette.bsky.social #healthpolicy @healthaffairs.bsky.social
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Time to start thinking about that PhD in Health Policy! UofM has a stellar program! www.sph.umn.edu/academics/gr...
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Time to start thinking about that PhD in Health Policy! UofM has a stellar program! www.sph.umn.edu/academics/gr...
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This special issue of @jhppl.bsky.social is a must-read. 👀 See why, in this thread:
US public health is in crisis. In this special JHPPL issue edited by @oberlanderunc.bsky.social & @sarahgollust.bsky.social, you’ll find articles that help contextualize the erosion of public health infrastructure & adoption of policies harmful to public health. read.dukeupress.edu/jhppl/advanc...
Advance Publication | Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law | Duke University Press
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October 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This special issue of @jhppl.bsky.social is a must-read. 👀 See why, in this thread:
Go Minnesota Gohers!
September 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Go Minnesota Gohers!
Free open to all!! Listen to the expert @sarahgollust.bsky.social!!
🗳️ How do politics shape views on health equity?
@umnbioethics to share new data + strategies to bridge divides and build support for equity-focused policies.
📍 Don’t miss this timely webinar! bioethics.umn.edu/events/publi...
#HealthEquity #PublicHealth #COVID19 #HealthDisparities #Communication
@umnbioethics to share new data + strategies to bridge divides and build support for equity-focused policies.
📍 Don’t miss this timely webinar! bioethics.umn.edu/events/publi...
#HealthEquity #PublicHealth #COVID19 #HealthDisparities #Communication
September 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Free open to all!! Listen to the expert @sarahgollust.bsky.social!!
Medicare Advantage plans practice of upcoding severity of patient conditions resulting in higher payments. “UnitedHealth Group is more aggressive in coding than any of the other five largest insurers.” @startribune.com #healthpolicy
tinyurl.com/yc73astw
tinyurl.com/yc73astw
September 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Medicare Advantage plans practice of upcoding severity of patient conditions resulting in higher payments. “UnitedHealth Group is more aggressive in coding than any of the other five largest insurers.” @startribune.com #healthpolicy
tinyurl.com/yc73astw
tinyurl.com/yc73astw
“It’s absolutely more complicated to address narratives about structural racism, in part because the dominant narrative that needs to change — the idea of a racial hierarchy — is even more deeply, historically entrenched in the fabric of U.S. history and society.”
www.bmsg.org/changing-pub...
www.bmsg.org/changing-pub...
Changing public health narratives is possible with the right infrastructure: A conversation with social scientist Sarah Gollust - Berkeley Media Studies Group
What makes some health policies feel controversial while others are embraced as common sense? It’s not the data — it’s the narrative. Strong public health narratives are why people today overwhelmingl...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“It’s absolutely more complicated to address narratives about structural racism, in part because the dominant narrative that needs to change — the idea of a racial hierarchy — is even more deeply, historically entrenched in the fabric of U.S. history and society.”
www.bmsg.org/changing-pub...
www.bmsg.org/changing-pub...
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I will never understand such cruel and inhumane treatment of vulnerable people.
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I will never understand such cruel and inhumane treatment of vulnerable people.
‘It’s unthinkable:’ Thousands gather to mourn Annunciation shooting victims at vigils.” My old neighborhood. #banassaultrifles
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
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‘It’s unthinkable:’ Thousands gather to mourn Annunciation shooting victims at vigils
Thousands gathered Wednesday evening to remember and pray for the victims of a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School earlier that day.
www.mprnews.org
August 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
‘It’s unthinkable:’ Thousands gather to mourn Annunciation shooting victims at vigils.” My old neighborhood. #banassaultrifles
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
