A report from the National Academy for State Health Policy examines the impacts of Minnesota's attempt at state health care reform.

From the report:

This report summarizes Minnesota’s efforts to transform its health care delivery system. Although the primary focus is on the landmark legislation passed by the state legislature in 2008, we also look at the many public and private initiatives that preceded it. In describing Minnesota’s experience to date with developing and implementing these reforms, the report aims to inform other states’ efforts to control costs and improve value throughout their health care systems. While implementation is a work in progress, a great deal has been accomplished already, and not surprisingly, new challenges have been uncovered. With numerous new opportunities for pilot initiatives in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, these lessons will also contribute to national policy discussion.

Full report: http://www.nashp.org/node/1831

National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP). (2010). Reforming health care delivery through payment change and transparency: Minnesota’s innovations. Gauthier, A. and Cullen, A.