Allina Health System has invested $50 million to launch a new cancer center in St. Paul, MN, hiring more than 15 oncologists and adding or renovating spaces at three metro hospitals, the StarTribune reports.
The Allina Health Cancer Institute will bring more cancer services in-house to streamline care for patients who otherwise must traverse multiple locations for their services and appointments, the Minneapolis-based health system announced this month.
It also helps Allina better manage cancer costs, officials say,and work within bundled payment rates from health insurance companies. Read more.
