Amid the Republican rollout of a plan to provide healthcare for Americans, South Dakota officials brought their concerns to the new leaders in Washington, D.C.
Governor Dennis Daugaard and State Senate Majority Leader Dr. Blake Curd had an audience with the new Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Tom Price. Curd says the main intent was to enlighten Price on the state’s reservations health care needs.
If the state could get more federal support, Curd has some specific areas where the Tribes would see the rewards.
It’s estimated that $93 million could be used for new health programs to serve the Tribes.
According to Curd, Secretary Price was alarmed that a high percentage of South Dakota’s budget is spent on Medicaid.
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