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 2018
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6/7/18 | Delegation Introduces Bills to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Focus Resources to Improve Education |
February 2018
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2/9/18 | Thune, Carper Introduce Legislation to Add Certainty to Chronic Care Coverage in HSA-Eligible, High-Deductible Health Plans |
November 2017
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11/2/17 | Thune, Senate Health IT Working Group Members Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Meaningful Use Program |
October 2017
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10/26/17 | Thune Statement on President Trump’s Opioid Public Health Emergency Declaration |
September 2017
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9/27/17 | Thune-Supported Provisions to Address Chronic Illness Included in Senate-Passed Bill |
June 2017
May 2017
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5/25/17 | Thune Introduces Bill to Increase Accountability and Transparency at the Indian Health Service |
5/4/17 | Thune: House Bill Critical Step for Delivering Relief from Obamacare |