COVID-19: Rural Health Clinics Lump Sum Payments
Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) will be reimbursed by Medicare for COVID-19 vaccine administration the same way they are reimbursed for flu and pneumococcal shots:...
South Dakota Medicaid Updates COVID 19 FAQ with Billing Guidance
​South Dakota Medicaid has published an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for providers on COVID-19. The updated FAQ contains additional information and billing guidance...
Careers in Aging Week: April 18-24
Save the date for Careers in Aging Week! While COVID-19 may have slowed the movement of people into the Long Term Services and Support...
DSS Updates Health Home Quality Incentive Payment Methodology
​The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) is updating the quality incentive payment methodology for the health home program. A total of $500,000...
One Year of COVID: Healthcare Heroes Turn the Tide
In 2020, COVID-19 showed how our world could change in a matter of days. Now—thanks to the bravery of South Dakota's healthcare workers—we see...
April is National Occupational Therapy Month
During the month of April, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) celebrates Occupational Therapy Month and the more than 213,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy...
South Dakota 2021 Legislative Session Review
The 2021 South Dakota Legislative session has officially come to an end. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increased interest and focus on healthcare. Overall, it...
SDAHO Education for the Week of April 5
​Register today for this weeks educational offerings. CE's are available to participants. Check out our event calendar for other upcoming educational opportunities from SDAHO...
CMS Issues Guidance Resuming Hospital Survey Activities
CMS is lifting hospital surveys limitations as of March 23, 2021. CMS initially limited hospital surveys to immediate jeopardy complaint allegations for a period...
FEMA Warns of Funeral Assistance Scams
​The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received reports of scammers reaching out to people offering to register them for funeral assistance. While FEMA...
