South Dakota’s Health Ranking
The Commonwealth Fund recently released its 2019 Scorecard on State Health System Performance, which ranks all 50 states on key measures of health. Researchers...
World Mental Health Day – October 10
World Mental Health Day is October 10, 2020. This campaign was co-designed by the World Health Organization (WHO), United...
FDA broadens treatment options for opioid dependence
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new dosage option for buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film, which is...
Quality Corner: Healthcare Workforce Shortage
States across the country have been experiencing a workforce shortage of health professionals. The most pressing concern is the...
Map shows overdose death rates by state and county
The University of Chicago and the U.S. Department of Agriculture released an interactive map of the United States that...
International Overdose Awareness Day August 31
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31 each year that aims to raise awareness...
Equip Your Team and Improve Patient Care with New TeamSTEPPS Video Toolkit
Provide communication tools for your team and better care for your patients with the new TeamSTEPPS Video Toolkit, a free resource...
CMS launches IRF, LTCH compare sites
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) and Long-term Care Hospitals (LTCH) compare...
Quality Corner: Grant Spotlight
Many healthcare quality professionals are looking for innovative ways to fund projects, grants may be an excellent vehicle. Grants...
Dress In Blue Day: Colorectal Cancer Awareness
What? By wearing blue, you bring awareness to colorectal cancer as well as honor all who are impacted by colorectal...
