SOUTH DAKOTA HEALTH CARE MODEL
This health care model is designed to increase the quality of care and dramatically reduce costs.
One of the side effects of this model is it increases the number of jobs in rural areas of a state.
HEALTH PLAN OPTION
Total cost each individual or employee: $143 monthly and includes:
1. Hospitalization
2. Prescription Drug Coverage
3. Doctors Visits
4. Physical Therapy
5. Chiropractic
6. Acupuncture
7. Mental Health Services
8. Dental Cleanings (2 yearly)
IMPLEMENTATION
State population: 919,318
The ideal number of participants needed to get started is 33,526.
Target starting location: Aberdeen, SD
Number of health care providers need to implement: 166
Maximum number of unique health plan areas: 58
Implementation details