AHA introduces letter to improve IV saline shortage
As a part of the ongoing efforts to address the IV saline shortage, the American Hospital Association (AHA) has developed a “Dear Colleague” letter.
The...
National Governors Association shares recommendations to address opioid epidemic
The National Governors Association (NGA) recently released a list of federal action items it is recommending to Congress and the Trump administration to help...
Congress ends government shutdown; extension allows 17 days to resolve issues
The Senate and House voted Monday to pass a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Feb. 8. President Trump signed the...
Government shutdown occurs after Senate fails to pass funding package; HHS contingency plan...
The U.S. Senate failed to reach an agreement to fund the government by a Friday deadline, causing, at least, a temporary shutdown. Senate Majority...
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear South Dakota sales tax case
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court granted a review of an appeal filed by the State of South Dakota in the case of South...
MedPAC recommends 1.25 percent update for FY2019 and replacing MIPS
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) convened on Jan. 11 and voted to recommend that hospitals receive a 1.25 percent FY2019 update to be...
House Republicans focus on another short-term spending CR
With the government funding deadline (Jan. 19) fast approaching and a shutdown looming, Republican House leaders on Tuesday night appeared to reach consensus on...
Join Sen. Rounds for a tele-townhall tonight at 8 p.m. CT
Sen. Rounds will be hosting a live, toll-free telephone townhall this evening. He would like to hear firsthand from South Dakotans to help him...
Sen. Rounds to participate in rural health care discussion on Jan. 17
Sen. Mike Rounds will join the discussion on how to better understand the challenges and opportunities rural communities face with health care delivery and...
CMS releases Medicaid guidelines for work requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released guidelines outlining criteria that states need to follow when applying for waivers to add...
