CMS head clarifies PPP funds’ impact on rural hospitals’ Medicare payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does not intend for Paycheck Protection Program funds to impact Medicare payments to rural hospitals, CMS...
Still Time to Register for SDAHO Convention Education
Did you miss the deadline to register for SDAHO's Convention Education?
If so, you still have time! Registration for SDAHO's Convention Education has been extended...
SNF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. Providers have until August 30, 2020 to review their performance data...
National Health Center Week
The annual National Health Center Week celebration is August 9 - 15th. Community health centers work to understand the ways patients live, work, play,...
HHS Provider Relief Fund Phase 2 General Distribution Now Accepting Additional Applicants
On July 31, 2020, HHS announced that certain Medicare providers would be given another opportunity to receive additional Provider Relief Fund payments. These are...
Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Understanding 4 Key Topics Listening Session
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes to the CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule that is aimed at reducing burden, recognizing clinicians...
2020 Rural Community Star Recognition Program
Do you know someone or an organization that is making a positive health impact in your rural community? The ​South Dakota Office of Rural...
340B Program HRSA Recertification period for Hospitals
That the 340B Program HRSA Recertification period for Hospitals will be August 17-September 14, 2020. A recertification webinar provided by HRSA Office of Pharmacy...
South Dakota Falls Prevention Coalition
The South Dakota Falls Prevention Coalition (SDFPC) was formed to cultivate collaboration between state, community, and health care systems to reduce falls by increasing...
SD Medicaid Providers Still Have Time to Apply for Provider Relief Funds
An August 4 memo from the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) encourages Medicaid providers to submit an application for the COVID-19 provider...
