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County Board governance of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc.
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WHEREAS, Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. (HHS), is an integrated system of care that serves as a critically important safety net and teaching hospital for residents of Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota; with a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center; an acute care hospital; a clinic system; an outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center; an Emergency Medical Services fleet; and more; and
WHEREAS, prior to 2007, the Hennepin County Medical Center operated as a department of Hennepin County, under the direct control and oversight of the County Board; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the Legislature enacted enabling legislation to create HHS as a public corporation and subsidiary of Hennepin County;
WHEREAS, since January 1, 2007, HHS has operated as a public corporation and a subsidiary of Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the County Board strives to promote the continued vitality of HHS and the high-quality health care services provided by its work force; and
WHEREAS, the County Board recognizes the nation-leading work of the HHS's providers and staff and strives to support them in providing excellent patient care; and
WHEREAS, the County Board supports the mission of HHS and recognizes the importance of this critical health care asset to the residents of Hennepin County, the State of Minnesota, and beyond;
WHEREAS, the County Board is committed to proactive, responsible stewardship of public resources for both HHS's healthcare functions and the County's other critically important work in health, human services, housing, justice, and more; and
WHEREAS, under Minnesota Statutes section 383B.908, the County Board retains several reserved powers relating to HHS, including specific controls over HHS's "mission, ability to incur indebtedness through the county, indigent care, and governance," as well as the right of the County Board to "dissol...
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