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Strengthening Tribal Health and Improving North Dakota Care Systems

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Andy Askew, Vice President of Public Policy for Essentia Health (left) and Samuel Moose, Director of Tribal Government Relations at Essentia Health.
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Andy Askew, Vice President of Public Policy for Essentia Health (left) and Samuel Moose, Director of Tribal Government Relations at Essentia Health.

Today's Segments

ND Health Care: Building Tribal Partnerships and Reforming Policy
Samuel Moose, Director of Tribal Government Relations at Essentia Health, highlights efforts to strengthen relationships with tribal nations and deliver culturally grounded care. He’s joined by Andy Askew, Vice President of Public Policy, who outlines key legislative reforms: streamlining prior authorization and protecting the 340B drug pricing program - both essential for improving rural health care access in North Dakota.

A Vision for North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services
Pat Traynor, interim commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, shares his priorities for the $5.7 billion agency. This segment is and excerpt from a conversation with Prairie Public CEO John Harris on Prairie Pulse.