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CMS proposes eliminating COVID-19 reporting requirement following push from Cramer, North Dakota long-term care leaders

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to eliminate a COVID-19 reporting requirement for long-term care facilities, following requests from U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and the North Dakota Long Term Care Association. The proposed change is included in a recently released federal rule...

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Essentia Health Urgent Care in Bismarck Welcomes Elizabeth Goodhart

The Essentia Health Urgent Care-Bismarck 9th Street Clinic is proud to welcome Elizabeth Goodhart, a certified physician assistant who will practice urgent care. “Joining Essentia Health felt like the right fit for me because of its focus on compassionate, patient-centered care and the supportive, team-based environment,” said Goodhart. “Growing up in this area, it’s especially meaningful to start my career close to home and care for the community that has always been a part of my life.”

Bismarck, ND · 2d
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Sanford Health Welcomes New Physicians to Bismarck-Mandan Clinics

Sanford Health is expanding access to primary and specialty care across the Bismarck-Mandan region with the addition of several physicians now seeing patients at Sanford Health clinics. These providers bring expertise in family medicine and internal medicine and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. "We are...

Mandan, ND · 4d
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North Dakota to receive $206 million in rural health funding

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET/KVRR) — North Dakota will be receiving $206 million for the second year of rural health funding. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak announced the funding as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). North Dakota remains on track to receive up...

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North Dakota State Hospital, Jamestown, North Dakota: First Look

In August 2025, state leaders and agency officials broke ground on the new North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH) in Jamestown, N.D. Designed by JLG Architects (architect of record; Fargo, N.D.) and Architecture+ (associate architect; Troy, N.Y.), NDSH will provide inpatient psychiatric care, forensic evaluation and restoration, psychiatric rehabilitation, and a geriatric psychiatric unit in a modern, trauma-informed care environment.

Jamestown, ND · 4d

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In North Dakota, Kennedy talks regen ag, Indian hospital food

On a visit to North Dakota on Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talked about soil health and food in Indian Health Service hospitals. Kennedy spoke at a roughly 90-minute roundtable on regenerative agriculture at the Black Leg Ranch near McKenzie, N.D., about 20 miles east of Bismarck, the state capital.

North Dakota · 3d

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North Dakota approved 2027 health premium increases at Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica and Sanford, and enrollees must pick plans by Dec. 15 for Jan. 1

North Dakota regulators have approved 2027 health insurance premium increases at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica and Sanford Health Plan, and people who want coverage to start Jan. 1 have to choose a plan by Dec. 15. Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread announced the approved rates, which in the individual market average 19.00... The post North Dakota approved 2027 health premium increases at Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica and Sanford, and enrollees must pick plans by Dec. 15 for Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

North Dakota · 6d

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North Dakota to receive $206M in second year of rural health grants

Federal officials on Monday announced $10 billion in awards across all 50 states in the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Fund, grants created by Congress to bolster rural health in response to concerns about Medicaid cuts. Texas received the largest grant for the 2027 fiscal year — almost...

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North Dakota, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Colorado lead 67 counties in 11 states where every general-enrollment Medicare Advantage plan ends for 2027, MoneyGeek counts

Sixty-seven counties in 11 states will have no general-enrollment Medicare Advantage plan left for 2027, according to a MoneyGeek analysis of CMS files published Oct. 27. North Dakota has 21 of them, Minnesota 15, Oklahoma seven, South Dakota six and Colorado five. Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7, and people in those counties who now... The post North Dakota, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Colorado lead 67 counties in 11 states where every general-enrollment Medicare Advantage plan ends for 2027, MoneyGeek counts appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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Medicare Advantage members in North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and New Mexico are losing plans for 2027, and 21 North Dakota counties will have no general-enrollment plan left

Insurers are pulling Medicare Advantage plans out of North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and New Mexico for 2027, and in 21 North Dakota counties no general-enrollment Medicare Advantage plan will be left at all. Members of an ending plan have until Dec. 7 to choose another one, or they are placed in Original Medicare on Jan. […] The post Medicare Advantage members in North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and New Mexico are losing plans for 2027, and 21 North Dakota counties will have no general-enrollment plan left appeared first on The Money Overview .

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Altru Health System reaches agreement to acquire CHI St. Alexius facilities in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. — Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Health have signed a definitive agreement that would bring CHI St. Alexius Health facilities in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison under Altru’s ownership, marking a significant expansion of the health system’s presence in North Dakota. The organizations announced the...

Bismarck, ND · 9d

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CommonSpirit Health and Altru sign agreement for three CHI St. Alexius health locations

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Altru Health System has taken another step in its planned purchase of CHI St. Alexius locations in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison. CommonSpirit Health, which owns the three entities, signed an agreement for the sale. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027, subject to...

Bismarck, ND · 9d

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ND health leaders hold roundtable with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

North Dakota health care leaders met with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Bismarck Event Center to discuss the states Rural Health Transformation Program and other priorities.

North Dakota · 8d

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Bis-Man Transit to no longer accept Medicaid as payment source for medical trips

Bis-Man Transit has announced that they will no longer accept Medicaid as a payment source for medical transportation trips, starting November 15.

Bismarck, ND · 10d

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Aetna, Blue Cross of New Mexico and NextBlue are pulling Medicare Advantage plans from Maryland, most of New Mexico and North Dakota, where 21 counties lose every general-enrollment plan, as Wyoming loses 6 of 14

Aetna is leaving Maryland’s Medicare Advantage market for 2027, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is keeping a single plan in four counties, and NextBlue of North Dakota is out, which leaves 21 North Dakota counties with no general-enrollment Medicare Advantage plan. Wyoming, separately, goes from 14 plans to eight. Members in all... The post Aetna, Blue Cross of New Mexico and NextBlue are pulling Medicare Advantage plans from Maryland, most of New Mexico and North Dakota, where 21 counties lose every general-enrollment plan, as Wyoming loses 6 of 14 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

North Dakota · 12d

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North Dakota childhood vaccination rates continue slide

Infant vaccination rates for measles in North Dakota continue to drop amid conflicting information and muddled guidance from federal health authorities. Measles cases currently stand at over 4,500 nationally, double the number recorded last year. The infant MMR vaccination rate for measles, mumps and rubella is currently at 76.09% in...

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Sanford Bismarck Cardiac Rehab Program Earns AACVPR Certification

Sanford Bismarck is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Sanford Bismarck’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. Cardiac rehabilitation programs are designed...

Bismarck, ND · 11d

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Sanford Health acquires new surgery robot

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Going under the knife is never easy, but new tools at Sanford Bismarck are making surgery a little less invasive. Operating on a teddy bear might look like child’s play, but Doctor Joshua Knudson demonstrated for us the hospital’s newest arrival: the DaVinci 5.

Bismarck, ND · 16d

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Bis-Man Transit to end Medicaid billing for rides starting Nov. 15

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - It is going to get harder to get to and from medical appointments for those who depend on Bis-Man Transit. In a few weeks, the agency will no longer accept Medicaid as a form of payment, blaming red tape at the state level for the change.

Bismarck, ND · 15d

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25 Pharmacy Benefit Managers Notified to Comply in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread notified 25 pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) of apparent unlicensed activity in North Dakota. They have 20 days after receiving the notice to submit a complete license application before cease-and-desist orders are issued. PBMs serve as middlemen between insurers, pharmacies...

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