2026年1月29日,南达科他州发起了一项1.894亿美元的农村保健倡议,以增加获得保健服务的机会。 South Dakota launched a $189.4 million rural health initiative on Jan. 29, 2026, to boost access to care.

2026年1月29日,南达科他州州长拉里·罗登签署HB 1044成为法律,启动了农村保健转型方案,五年内联邦供资1.894亿美元。 On January 29, 2026, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1044 into law, launching the Rural Health Transformation Program with $189.4 million in federal funding over five years. 该倡议旨在通过征聘医疗专业人员、设施现代化和加强卫生系统,改善农村地区获得医疗保健的机会。 The initiative aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by recruiting medical professionals, modernizing facilities, and strengthening health systems. 该方案是2026年立法会议签署的第一份法案,包括一项允许立即执行的紧急条款。 The program, the first bill signed in the 2026 legislative session, includes an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation. 该州不久将开始向当地供应商发出征求建议书。 The state will soon begin issuing requests for proposals to local providers. 州长强调这项投资是应对长期农村保健挑战的重要一步。 The governor emphasized the investment as a major step toward addressing longstanding rural healthcare challenges.