[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 12, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1272]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       RECOGNIZING HEALTHPARTNERS

 Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, today I wish to recognize the 
achievement of HealthPartners, a healthcare provider based in 
Bloomington, MN, which was selected by the Centers for Medicare and 
Medicaid Services to receive a Health Equity Award for its efforts to 
improve healthcare quality, access, and outcomes among underserved and 
minority populations.
  Founded in 1957, HealthPartners is the largest consumer-governed 
nonprofit healthcare organization in the United States. HealthPartners 
serves more than 1.8 million consumers with its medical and dental 
plans and operates a multispecialty group practice of more than 1,800 
physicians. To accomplish its mission of improving the health and well-
being of its patients and broader community, HealthPartners has brought 
together more than 26,000 employees. As demonstrated HealthPartners' 
receipt of the Health Equity Award, their hard work has paid off.
  As recognized by the award, in just 3 years, HealthPartners was able 
to significantly reduce disparities in colorectal screening and 
antidepression medication compliance. In just 1 year, HealthPartners 
nearly eliminated the gap in mental health length of stay for patients 
with a limited ability to speak English.
  Minnesota has long been recognized as a leader in healthcare 
innovation, and I am proud to recognize HealthPartners' contributions 
to that work.
  Thank you.

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