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 2009
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6/11/09 | Thune Introduces Bill to Provide Prescription Cost Relief to Low-Income-Serving Hospitals |
May 2009
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5/26/09 | Thune Announces Rural Veterans Health Funding |
5/6/09 | Thune, Klobuchar Designate Physical Education and Sports Week |
April 2009
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4/23/09 | Thune Urges Colleagues to Support Improved Health Care for Rural Veterans |
4/3/09 | April is Autism Awareness Month |
March 2009
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3/6/09 | Importing Safe Prescription Drugs is Common Sense Reform |
3/4/09 | Thune Supports Prescription Drug Importation Bill |
February 2009
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2/24/09 | Thune Responds to Presidential Address |
2/24/09 | Thune Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Rural Health Care |
January 2009
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1/28/09 | Thune Supports Health Insurance Reauthorization for Children |