Funding Opportunity for the Rural Health Care Coordination Program
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced a new opportunity to apply for federal funding that improves access and quality of care through...
MedPAC Issues Draft Recommendations for 2021
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) issued its draft recommendations for each of the Medicare fee-for-service payment systems, as required by law. These recommendations, directed at...
Healthcare Organizations Sue Administration over Hospital Transparency Final Rule
The American Hospital Association and three other national organizations representing hospitals and health systems filed a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging the Nov....
USDA Invests Over $1.6 Million in Expansion of Rural Education and Health Care
Julie Gross, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Dakota State Director, announced that the USDA is investing $1,664,940 for five projects in rural...
CMS Issues Medicaid Fiscal Responsibility Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule titled "Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule." SDAHO is still analyzing the provisions outlined...
CMS Open Door Forum Calls
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a Special Open Door Forum call December 10 from 1-2pm CST on the final...
Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles for 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that the Medicare fee-for-service Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will be $1,408, an...
CMS Proposed Rule on Transparency in Coverage Issued
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) — along with the Departments of Labor and Treasury — has issued a proposed rule that...
CMS Releases Hospital Price Transparency Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the second part of its calendar year 2020 outpatient prospective payment system final rule, which...
CMS Releases CY 2020 End-Stage Renal Disease and DMEPOS Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its final rule updating the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) and...
