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Public Notice - Medicaid State Plan Changes for July 1, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Categories: Public NoticesMost North Dakota Medicaid providers will receive a two percent provider inflationary increase which are estimated to increase Medicaid expenditures effective for dates of services July 1, 2025. The increase was authorized and the funds for the increase were appropriated by the 2025 Legislative Assembly.
Solicitation Notice - Disproportionate Share Hospital Audit, Hospital Upper Payment Limits...
Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:05 am - Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION
600 EAST BOULEVARD AVENUE, DEPT. 325
BISMARCK, ND 58505-0250
Solicitation Notice - Crisis Drop-In and Stabilization Unit
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 03:00 pm - Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
NORTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
151 S 4TH ST
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
2025-26 Schedule - Early Childhood Integrated Data Set Executive Steering Committee
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:01 am - Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm
Categories: Public Notices2025-26 Schedule
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Special Meeting Notice - Behavioral Health Planning Council Executive Committee (Aug. 25, 2025)
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Public NoticesMonday, August 25, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT
Virtual Meeting
Recent News
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North Dakota reports on West Nile virus activity
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00 am
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has seen a rise in reported West Nile virus cases in recent weeks. State health officials are reminding people to continue taking precautions against mosquito bites that can cause West Nile virus infection.
Emily O’Brien named deputy commissioner of North Dakota HHS
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:41 am
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to announce that Emily O’Brien will join the agency as deputy commissioner, effective Aug. 20.
HHS shares tips and resources to support healthy back-to-school routines
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:39 am
Categories: Behavioral Health, Children and families, Economic Assistance, Immunization, Medical Services Division, Public HealthAs students prepare to head back to school, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages families to support children’s well-being by focusing on healthy routines, preventive care and emotional readiness. Establishing healthy habits as summer winds down – focusing on sleep patterns, screen use, physical activity, mental health and overall wellness – can help children return to school prepared, healthy, confident and ready to learn.
HHS launches survey to gather public input on building state’s new Rural Health Transformation Program
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 09:15 am
Categories: Medical Services DivisionToday, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a request for information survey to gather public feedback on how the state could shape its new Rural Health Transformation Program to build a stronger, more sustainable rural health care system.
Bismarck-Mandan families can enjoy healthy fun at Gateway to Health event on Aug. 23, at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:45 am
The third annual Gateway to Health community event, which includes activities for all ages will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Bismarck. Participants will enjoy FREE access to North Dakota’s Gateway to Science during their registered two-hour time slot, along with access to interactive booths and exhibits promoting health and well-being and offering activities, games and prizes.