Chris Jones has seen America’s health care system from every angle — in North Dakota, in Washington, and now from the inside of a system he calls “broken.” In a new episode of Plain Talk, the former state health chief argues that[...]
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North Dakota legislative leaders expect special session for federal rural health care dollars
North Dakota lawmakers are preparing for a rare windfall: $500 million in federal funding aimed at strengthening rural health care over the next five years. The money comes through a new national program designed to offset Medicaid cuts and support services like[...]
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Private Equity Hospitals Draw Criticism Amid Rising Evidence of Patient Harm
A growing body of research reveals that hospitals owned or operated by private equity firms are showing worrying trends such as increased medical complications, declines in patient satisfaction, and elevated mortality rates, according to a new report. “Private equity seems to really[...]
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Port: Why should it cost 600% more to have a baby in Fargo?
North Dakotans are paying wildly different prices for the same medical care, and Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread says it’s driving up health insurance costs. A colonoscopy that costs $1,775 in Bismarck can run more than $5,000 elsewhere. A C-section in Minot might[...]
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Experts say rural emergency rooms are increasingly run without doctors
In Ekalaka, Montana, the local hospital’s emergency room operates without a doctor on-site, relying on physician assistants and nurse practitioners to handle critical cases. This model is becoming more common across rural America as a result of the nationwide shortage of doctors.[...]
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US hospitals see stark decline of obstetric services, North Dakota leading the way
At least a quarter of hospitals in seven states closed their obstetric services between 2010 and 2022, according to a new study in the journal Health Affairs. And in six states, more than 60% of hospitals lacked obstetrics by 2022. Using data[...]
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Private equity snaps up disability services, challenging state regulators
When care becomes a business, and that business answers to investors, the people depending on it can suffer the most. Across the country, private equity firms are buying up disability service providers—group homes, day programs, in-home care—and trimming costs in ways that[...]
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North Dakota Senate fails bill to cut breast cancer screening costs for state employees
A bill aimed at reducing out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings fell short in the North Dakota Senate on Friday. House Bill 1283 would have made mammograms, MRIs, and other diagnostic exams free for state employees covered by the Public Employees Retirement[...]
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Bill aims to minimize treatment delays for North Dakota patients
Shanna Barone’s story is one of warmth, resilience, and an all-too-common struggle against the bureaucratic hurdles of healthcare. After a sudden medical crisis, Shanna’s fight against cancer was met with frustrating delays caused by the insurance industry’s prior authorization process. Despite the[...]