By May 18, Minnesota lawmakers will wrap-up their legislative session and the financial future of the state’s largest medical trauma center may be more clear.
HCMC has been pushed to the financial brink in recent years and is relying on the Legislature to provide relief. Currently, a bill that would funnel money to HCMC from a sales tax dedicated to pay for Target Field is awaiting possible inclusion into a larger tax bill. However, lawmakers are also considering a one-time cash infusion.
Hennepin Healthcare oversees HCMC and CEO Dr. John Cumming said there isn’t a back-up plan yet.
“There is very clear bipartisan support that something needs to be done, so we are optimistic that a solution will be crafted by the Legislature,” he said on Monday’s Morning Edition.
Cumming is returning to the role of CEO since he last served in 2020. His appointment came earlier in the month after the two previous co-administrators resigned. He said until financial stability is brought via legislature, his work is calming the atmosphere within the walls of HCMC and Hennepin Healthcare.
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