Health Care
Putting Patients First
I am committed to advancing common-sense, patient-centered health care solutions. We need to focus on solutions that will help make health care more affordable for all Americans, rather than expand the government’s role in providing health care. I support proposals that would make the private insurance market more competitive and ensure individuals and families have choices when it comes to their health care needs.
Supporting Rural Health Care
For Americans in rural parts of our country, a health care visit can mean hours on the road and limited options for care. As a member of the Senate Rural Health Caucus, I support initiatives to strengthen access to care in the most remote areas of the country. South Dakota has long been a leader in telehealth, which helps ensure that patients in rural areas have access to needed primary and specialty care. We have made great strides to expand telehealth, both when it comes to building infrastructure and advancing reimbursement. I’m committed to continuing this momentum.
Press
June 2016
Date | Title |
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6/8/16 | Senate Passes Thune Bill That Would Improve Access to Rural Health Care |
May 2016
April 2016
Date | Title |
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4/29/16 | Thune Bill Offers Immediate Help for Combatting Zika Virus |
4/28/16 | Thune, Senate REBOOT Members Release Draft Legislation to Improve Meaningful Use Program for Health IT |
March 2016
February 2016
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2/8/16 | Tri-State Delegations Request Additional Extension of Public Comment Period for Reconfiguration of Black Hills Health Care System |