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ND SCR4004
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Legislative Management
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AI Summary
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Legislative Management directed to continue studying dental services in North Dakota, focusing on case management effectiveness and infrastructure needs for mid-level providers in underserved areas.
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Study addresses documented problems including rural provider shortages, limited access for Medicaid-eligible children, low-income adults, elderly, Native Americans, and preventable emergency room visits for dental conditions.
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North Dakota Oral Health Coalition recommendations include expanding the Seal! ND Program, funding safety-net clinics, supporting case management outreach, and expanding duties for dental assistants and hygienists.
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North Dakota Center for Rural Health identified priority models including increased safety-net clinic funding, expanded scope of dental hygienists, loan repayment programs, and increased Medicaid reimbursement rates.
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Legislative Management must report findings, recommendations, and any required legislation to the Sixty-fifth Legislative Assembly.
Legislative Description
(Health Services Committee) A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to continue to study dental services in the state, including the effectiveness of case management services and the state infrastructure necessary to cost effectively use mid-level providers to improve access to services and address dental service provider shortages in underserved areas of the state.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/19
3/19/2015