On November 12, 2024, the Citizens League held an online conversation about geographic disparities to health care access across Minnesota, featuring our expert panel:

  • Senator Grant Hauschild (D-Hermantown)
  • Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls)
  • Dr. Brett Hart, BCBS Vice President of Behavioral Health and Mental Health Parity
  • Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith, Deputy Director, University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
  • Ravyn Gibbs, Tribal Liaison, Minnesota Department of Health

You can watch the entire conversation now online.

Senator Grant Hauschild

Senator Grant Hauschild

(D-Hermantown)

Senator Jordan Rasmusson

Senator Jordan Rasmusson

(R-Fergus Falls)

Dr. Brett Hart

Dr. Brett Hart

BCBS Vice President of Behavioral Health and Mental Health Parity

Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith

Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith

Deputy Director, University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center

Ravyn Gibbs

Ravyn Gibbs

Tribal Liaison, Minnesota Department of Health

Citizens League Mind Openers are deep dives into policy topics that affect Minnesota and its residents. The talks are an opportunity for people to learn and talk about a variety of different issues.

This Mind Opener is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

If your organization or company is interested in sponsoring a Mind Opener, contact us at [email protected].