South Dakota Department of Health

Lewin contact: John Sheils

In 2001 South Dakota was one of nine states awarded one-year grants from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct a survey and study of the state's uninsured population. The state contracted with The Lewin Group to conduct the survey which included statewide telephone surveys of more than 20,000 households and also of 401 South Dakota employers. Eight focus group interviews were also conducted with selected high-risk populations such as farmers and ranchers, Native Americans and low-income households.

"Throughout the engagement, Lewin consultants listened to us and delivered superb analyses and thoughtful guidance–not canned solutions."  NONPROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM