When Wealth Cries Out: A Loving Warning to the American Church (James 5:4–5) “Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day … Read More
When $75 Makes the Difference: Rethinking Access to Healthcare
When $75 Makes the Difference: Rethinking Access to Healthcare For many people, healthcare doesn’t feel accessible—it feels like a risk. Not because they don’t value their health. Not because they don’t want care.But because they don’t know what it will cost. So they wait. They ignore symptoms.They hope things get better on their own.They delay care until something small becomes … Read More
Health Equity vs Health Equality: Why the Difference Matters in Healthcare
Health Equity vs. Health Equality: Why the Difference Matters for Our Community In healthcare, two words are often used as if they mean the same thing: equity and equality. They don’t. And understanding the difference isn’t just academic—it directly impacts whether people in our community actually receive care. What Is Health Equality? Health equality means everyone is treated the same. … Read More
What Happens When the Safety Net Shrinks? Why Clinics Like Aslan Health Matter More Than Ever
Across the country, community health centers are facing a growing financial crisis—and the impact could be felt by millions of patients. A recent report from KFF Health News highlights a troubling reality: federally funded community health centers could lose an estimated $32 billion over the next five years due to policy changes affecting Medicaid and insurance coverage. At the same … Read More
Why Prescription Drug Costs Are Still Too High in 2026 | Aslan Health
Why Prescription Drugs Still Feel Unaffordable — and What That Means for Patients (What the Latest KFF Poll Reveals) Prescription drug costs continue to be one of the biggest stressors for patients—and the data confirms what many of us are seeing every day in clinic. A recent report from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) highlights a growing concern across the … Read More
Why Healthcare Is Changing—and How Aslan Health Is Providing Affordable Care in St. Cloud
Why Healthcare Feels Broken—and What We’re Doing About It at Aslan Health A Changing Healthcare Landscape If you’ve tried to access healthcare recently—whether as a patient, provider, or employer—you’ve likely felt it: At the same time, you may see headlines about hospitals under financial strain, rural clinics closing, and insurance companies reporting record profits. It can feel confusing, even contradictory. … Read More
Minnesota Medicaid Changes: What They Mean for Patients Without Insurance | Aslan Health
Medicaid Reform in Minnesota: What the Debate Means for Patients And Why Affordable Direct Care Options Matter More Than Ever A new proposal from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is generating discussion across the state’s healthcare system. The proposal would eliminate Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) from Minnesota’s Medicaid program and replace them with a state-run administrative system. While the proposal is … Read More
Why It’s Called Aslan Health (Not Aisan or Alsan) | Meaning of Aslan
It’s Aslan Health… Not Aisan, Alsan, or “That Clinic With the Lion Name” If you’ve ever tried to say our clinic’s name out loud, you’re not alone. We’ve heard it all. Aisan HealthAlsan HealthAzlan HealthAsh-lan Health One patient even called us “Aspirin Health.” To be fair, English can be tricky. But the secret to our name is actually simple: 👉 … Read More
More Minnesotans Without Insurance: Why Affordable Clinics Like Aslan Health Matter
The Need for Affordable Healthcare in Minnesota Is Growing — And So Is the Demand at Aslan Health A new statewide report confirms something we are seeing every day at Aslan Health: more Minnesotans are going without health insurance — and more families are struggling to afford basic healthcare. The recently released Minnesota Health Access Survey found that the percentage … Read More
How to See a Doctor Without Insurance in Minnesota
For many people in Minnesota, the cost of health insurance has become one of the biggest barriers to getting medical care. Some individuals do not qualify for public programs, others cannot afford private insurance premiums, and many are working families who fall into the gap between eligibility and affordability. The good news is that you can still see a doctor … Read More