A handful of new healthcare laws go into effect today (July 1, 2021) in South Dakota.
The new laws include:
- HB 1077 recognizes out-of-state licenses for certain healthcare professions, which will help to address workforce shortages in healthcare;
- SB 96 increases telehealth flexibilities, which proved so critical over the last year. This will particularly help with delivery of healthcare services to South Dakota’s rural communities;
- HB 1263, which increases price transparency in health insurance, becomes law, starting the implementation timeline.
- SB 32 adds Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison, Platte Healthcare in Platte, and Tekawitha in Sisseton to the Access Critical Nursing Facility Program. This gives families the assurance that their loved-ones have the opportunity to stay close to home;
- HB 1131 authorizes direct primary care agreements and will lead to reduced overall healthcare costs.
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