AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEmergency Care: South Dakota’s EMS task force advanced proposals for 8 to 14 regional ambulance systems and broader Medicaid and private-insurance reimbursement, aiming to shore up rural coverage. Insurance Access: Sanford says it will end its Wellmark contract unless the two reach a deal by July 1, 2027; Wellmark says talks can continue, leaving patients watching for possible changes to coverage. Care Close to Home: Sanford broke ground on a new Sioux Falls clinic, while its Luverne center plans to end labor and delivery and newborn services next April, sending patients to Worthington or Sioux Falls. Children’s Health: Hy-Vee and vendor partners donated $575,000 to children’s hospitals, including nearly $28,000 for Sanford Children’s Hospital programs and family support. Mental Health: West River Mental Health is set to take over Rapid City’s youth crisis center, as Minnehaha County approved another rate increase for mental health professionals.
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