Sutton selected as Avera Health CEO
Bob Sutton has been named president and CEO of Avera Health, based in Sioux Falls. Sutton, who is currently...
CMS releases July 2018 Hospital Compare HSRs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the July 2018 Hospital Compare Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating hospital-specific...
ACS changes guidelines for colorectal cancer screening
The American Cancer Society (ACS) on May 30 released a new colorectal cancer screening guideline, which was published in...
FDA releases new policies to expedite generic drug approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 31 issued two draft guidance documents aimed at helping get more...
Nursing homes in receivership stabilize operations
A company, Black Hills Receiver LLC, recently issued a press release that outlines steps they have taken to stabilize...
South Dakota announces work requirement program for Medicaid enrollees
South Dakota has joined the ranks of other states seeking to impose work requirements on some Medicaid beneficiaries. The...
Memorial Day: A time for remembrance
With Memorial Day upon us, it is important to take a moment to pause and remember the brave women...
SDAHO explores workforce collaboration opportunities with Mount Marty College
At their March meeting held on the campus of Mount Marty College, members of the South Dakota Association of...
Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on rural health care
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on May 24 entitled “Rural Health Care in America: Challenges and Opportunities.”...
Workforce report: Dramatic increase in need for long term care workers
The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis published a March 2018 report focusing on occupations in long-term services and...
