North Dakota law
Healthcare & Benefits Laws in North Dakota.
North Dakota healthcare law combines federal frameworks (Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, HIPAA, EMTALA) with state-specific statutes governing facility licensing (through the Department of Health and Human Services) and professional licensing (through the North Dakota Medical Association and Board of Medicine). North Dakota repealed most of its Certificate of Need program but retains limited CN for specified services. North Dakota expanded Medicaid in 2014. North Dakota operates a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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North Dakota has repealed broad CN requirements. Limited CN program remains for specified services including home health and certain long-term care services.
North Dakota expanded Medicaid effective January 2014. Covers adults up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
Prescribers must check the PDMP before prescribing Schedule II-V controlled substances in most circumstances.
The North Dakota Board of Medicine licenses physicians and oversees discipline.
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