Minnesota Gets High Marks in Elderly Care

A Star Tribune feature today (Sept. 8) points to Minnesota as a leader in long-term care for older and disabled people. The article states, "Minnesota leads the nation in long-term care for older and disabled people -- and illustrates how the nation could cut costs by offering better care and coordination, according to a [AARP] national study released Thursday. As many as 200,000 people could be kept out of nursing homes each year, for instance, if other states emulated Minnesota with better information about home-care options, the report found."

The article provides Minnesota's comparative ranking for 25 measures in the report and indicates areas where the state needs to do more. Read the complete article here.