Western Dakota Tech students learn health care techniques by practicing on robot patients

RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – Western Dakota Technical College’s medical simulation wing uses “robot patients” to teach students how to care for real people. These robots, known as mannequins, come in a wide variety. They range from a young boy with stomach problems to an elderly man to a pregnant woman – who can actually deliver a robot baby. A favorite among students and staff is Hal, an “8-year-old” who can make several facial expressions and has a bit of a sassy personality. Assistant Simulation Director Roger Habermann said Hal has many high-tech features.

“He is the most advanced pediatric

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Health Insurance Plan Default Enrollment Placements For Benefits Effective July 1, 2023

The new July 1st plan year marks the beginning of a new health insurance contract cycle, and as a result of this, and the merger of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care into Point32 Health, there are changes to the health insurance plans available to GIC members for benefits effective July 1, 2023.

The GIC encourages all members to actively shop and evaluate health coverage options during Annual Enrollment or when experiencing a qualifying event to enroll in or update benefits. If you are currently enrolled in a health insurance plan that is being discontinued in Fiscal Year

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National Health Insurance: All you need to know

On 12 June 2023, the National Assembly (NA) passed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill.

The NHI Bill seeks to provide universal access to health care services in the country in accordance with the National Health Insurance White Paper and the Constitution of South Africa.

The Bill envisages the establishment of a National Health Insurance Fund and sets out its powers, functions and governance structures. The fund will purchase health care services for all users who are registered with it.

The Bill will also create mechanisms for the equitable, effective and efficient utilisation of the resources of the fund to

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