AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCare Access: Sanford Health has broken ground on a southeast Sioux Falls clinic offering family medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, acute care and lab services. It is expected to open in August 2028. Insurance Dispute: Sanford says it will end its Wellmark contract on July 1, 2027, unless the sides reach an agreement. About 130,000 Wellmark members who used Sanford facilities in the past year could be affected. Mental Health: Minnehaha County raised reimbursement for qualified mental health professionals to $130 an hour, its second increase this year. These clinicians assess people facing possible involuntary commitment. Emergency Services: A legislative task force advanced proposals to address EMS reimbursement and create a state advisory council. Lawmakers will consider the bills in January; funding remains unresolved. Aging Well: South Dakota ranked ninth nationally for elder care in a new study, which cited strong home-health ratings and competitive pay for care aides.
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