Mayo Clinic's Threat to Withhold Funds Sparks Outrage and Response from Nurses and Lawmakers.
Mayo Clinic is accused of blackmailing the Minnesota legislature by threatening to stop investing over $1 billion in projects across the state if the language in the "Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act" is not changed. The Minnesota Nurses Association, Mayo Clinic nurses, and legislators spoke at a news conference, blaming hospital leaders for putting profits ahead of staff members and patients. Mayo Clinic wants the Health Care Affordability Board removed and other changes to the “Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act.” The Minnesota Hospital Association also expressed concerns about the staffing bill as written.