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SD Rules Review Committee Opens the Door to More Foreign Doctors

SD Rules Review Committee Opens the Door to More Foreign Doctors

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The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota legislature made some changes that may help find more doctors.

Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says there are specific Visa’s that are used for foreign medical professionals to come into the US….

Kennedy says the Department of Health changed a rule dealing with fees paid for specific services…

Kennedy says representatives for Sanford Health and Avera Health told them the program has helped attract doctors…

Kennedy says the state has authority for thirty J-1 Visas, but is only using thirteen.

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