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Jan Carr

St. Paul, MN
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2 years 15 weeks

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Posted on 04/12/13 at 11:33 am in response to U should separate from Fairview and hook up with Mayo

This is the best idea I have heard in years. Merging the medical schools would not be much of a problem. But there are vast differences in the cultures that underly how medicine is practiced at each institution. Realigning the University hospital using the Mayo model would be a challenge, but the benefits for patients would be huge.

Furthermore, introducing the Mayo model in the metro area would be an enormous stimulus for the state economy.

I just hope there is a politician...

Posted on 04/12/13 at 06:21 pm in response to U should separate from Fairview and hook up with Mayo

My interest in seeing a Mayo/University merger rests on my desire to see another "collaborative" medical practice established in the metro area. Here is a good explanation of how their (Mayo) approach to practicing medicine differs from most everyone else:

http://www.healthbeatblog.com/2008/10/what-makes-minn/

While the two hospitals associated...

Posted on 08/18/12 at 12:19 pm in response to Could beer help the Twin Cities?

I've been casually perusing Minn Post for sometime, and I would like to say Ms. Harris has become a "must read" reporter for me.

Her pieces are consistently thoughtful, insightful, and interesting.

Kudos..................

Posted on 02/07/11 at 03:06 pm in response to Vikings to L.A.? Let's cool it, and examine the process

Over the years, the metrodome has been used for all manner of activities besides a venue for the Vikings (and Twins).

Building a new stadium is always couched in terms of billionaire owners demanding public subsidies so they can further line their pockets at the expense of taxpayers.

I think it would be very interesting to see a simple run down on the financials for the metrodome over its life -- cost, maintenance, income (from All activities).

My guess is that the...