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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...

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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 .

New Mexico · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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...

North Dakota · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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...

North Dakota · 7d

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Influenza Activity Increases More Than COVID In North Dakota

(Bismarck, ND) — Influenza cases are up more than COVID cases in North Dakota. This comes from the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, which updated its weekly summary of respiratory disease activity for the week ending October 17th. The department reported 26 new influenza cases and 13 new COVID cases for the week, bringing the seasonal totals up to 142 influenza cases and 220 COVID cases. The season is defined as starting on August 1st and ending July 31st, 2027. Records indicate there were no deaths during that week. Officials say more than 12 percent of residents aged six months or older have received the flu shot this season.

North Dakota · 11d

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NDHHS encourages North Dakotans to learn about lead exposure

North Dakota Health and Human Services is encouraging families to learn about lead and the possible effects of exposure.

North Dakota · 10d

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Unused prescriptions can be dropped off Saturday during Drug Take Back Day

REGION – Residents across North Dakota and Minnesota can dispose of unwanted prescription medications Saturday, October 24, during the 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Omaha Field Division is partnering with 128 law enforcement agencies to offer more than 140 collection locations across...

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Unused prescriptions can be dropped off Saturday during Drug Take Back Day

REGION – Residents across North Dakota and Minnesota can dispose of unwanted prescription medications Saturday, October 24, during the 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Omaha Field Division is partnering with 128 law enforcement agencies to offer more than 140 collection locations across...

North Dakota · 13d

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These 20 North Dakota Hospitals Have The Best Patient Ratings

A look at the 20 Best Hospitals in the state based on patient reviews from the biggest cities to smaller communities.

North Dakota · 15d

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These 20 North Dakota Hospitals Have The Best Patient Ratings

A look at the 20 Best Hospitals in the state based on patient reviews from the biggest cities to smaller communities.

North Dakota · 15d

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The states facing the biggest Medicare shake-up this enrollment season

MediaAlpha reports that Medicare's enrollment season sees significant plan exits, especially in states like Vermont and New Hampshire, forcing many beneficiaries to seek new coverage options.

New Hampshire · 16d

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Fedorchak highlights rural hospital support during Elgin, Bowman visits

BOWMAN, N.D. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak highlighted legislation to extend a rural hospital program and discussed workforce and reimbursement challenges during roundtables in Elgin and Bowman. The North Dakota Republican met with hospital leaders and local and state officials at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin and Southwest...

Elgin, ND · 16d

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Birth centers are linked to better health outcomes, research shows, but 10 states have none

Birth centers are an option for those with low-risk pregnancies and are correlated with more positive health outcomes, but 10 states do not have any birth centers at all, and more could be built with certain state policy solutions and different models of care, a new report suggests. Birth centers...

Nebraska · 16d

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Public health officials recommend vaccinations for respiratory illnesses

Cold weather is closing in on North Dakota, and so is flu season. Now’s the time to get ahead of illness by getting vaccinated.

North Dakota · 16d

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New state health lab opens in Bismarck

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — After more than two years of construction, the new state health lab opened in the capital city on Tuesday. Project leaders helped cut the ribbon on North Dakota’s new state laboratory. The new building cost around $70 million and takes up about 100,000 square...

Bismarck, ND · 16d