The Dakota Scout

The Dakota Scout

Viewpoints

VIEWPOINT | Hospital costs reflect legitimate value — not dishonesty

Guest column by Tim Rave, S.D. Association of Healthcare Organizations

Sep 16, 2025
∙ Paid

A response from South Dakota’s Hospital Community to '“VIEWPOINT | South Dakotans are paying the price for rising hospital costs”

While we understand the frustration South Dakotans feel about rising health care costs, recent commentary oversimplifies a complex issue and unfairly characterizes hospitals as the primary villain in healthcare affordability. As representatives of South Dakota’s hospital community, we feel compelled to provide crucial context that was missing from this discussion.

VIEWPOINT | South Dakotans are paying the price for rising hospital costs

VIEWPOINT | South Dakotans are paying the price for rising hospital costs

September 14, 2025
Read full story
User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of The Dakota Scout.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 The Dakota Scout · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture