Public Input Sought on Improving the Health Care System in Minnesota
Online survey explores what consumers want and need from health care

Minnesotans are invited to complete an online survey to share their perspectives about health care. This consumer survey is part of an effort to reform health care in Minnesota in ways that will improve the health of all Minnesotans, enhance the patient experience and contain the costs of health care. The public’s input is vital to learn how best to move forward with health care reform.

Survey responses are confidential and will be used to help improve health care in Minnesota. Anyone taking the survey must be 18 or older and reside in Minnesota.

The survey is available at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5ke_2brtGCscMwTOdPibodaQ_3d_3d

Participants may fill out the survey for themselves, as the patient or as the caregiver for another person. The deadline to complete the survey is May 27, 2009.

The online survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete. Sample questions include: What’s the most important health care issue that you face? What do you need most from your clinic or doctor’s office? What kinds of experiences have you had with your own health care, or while caring for a family member?

A summary final report will be posted this summer on the Minnesota Department of Health’s health reform web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/healthreform/

The survey may be faxed or mailed to those who require an alternative format. To request a copy of the survey contact the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Foundation at 952-224-3873 or e-mail .

The survey is being conducted by Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, Minnesota Academy of Pediatrics Foundation, Stratis Health, and the Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Physicians through a contract with the Minnesota Department of Health.