Community members in Rapid City recently gathered to address pressing rural healthcare concerns, with a focus on the Rural Health Transformation Program and its impact on Indigenous tribes and healthcare funding.
South Dakota residents have voiced concerns about healthcare cutbacks and the need for inclusive policies. Leah Belgarde of the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board emphasized that tribal communities must be considered in current legislation.
Tim Trithart, CEO of Complete Health, highlighted the program’s potential to reshape healthcare delivery in rural states. saying “It’s a great opportunity to rethink how we fund and incentivize primary care.
The state has launched a series of community conversations to gather public input and ensure that rural and tribal voices are heard as healthcare policies evolve.
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