CMS to host call for clinical diagnostic laboratories to collect and report private payor...
CMS will be hosting a call on Tuesday, January 22 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST for clinical diagnostic laboratories, including physician offices laboratories and...
Hospital Groups to Congress: Maintain Ban on Self-Referral to Physician-Owned Facilities
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) sent a joint letter to Congress urging them to oppose any legislation...
Special Alert on Condition for Payment under the Home Health Benefit
Effective January 13, 2018, the “Plan of Care” (POC) Condition of Participation under 42 CFR 484.60 also became a Condition for Payment under the...
South Dakota Compass HIIN Hospitals Making a Difference
The 42 South Dakota Compass HIIN Hospitals have been dedicated to improving quality, patient safety and value for their organizations. With the support and...
State Legislative Bill Watch
Basic Session Statistics Week 1:
Senate Bills introduced: 40
House Bills introduced: 44
Senate Concurrent Resolutions introduced: 3
House Concurrent Resolutions introduced: 0
Senate Resolutions introduced: 0
House Resolutions introduced:...
Federal Government Shutdown Update
The House voted 240-188 to clear a spending bill that would reopen the Treasury Department and the IRS, in addition to other agencies. Eight...
House passed Medicaid Extenders Bill
The House and the Senate passed the extensions late during the last session, but in different bills and they were never reconciled in conference...
New Opportunities for States to Better Serve Dual Eligibles
On December 19th, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to State Medicaid Directors outlining ten opportunities for...
Governor Noem State of the State Summary
The 40-day legislative session began with Governor Noem’s State of the State address on Tuesday January 8. Governor Noem plans to deliver a special...
Caring for our Aging Population
The number of older adults with complex needs is growing quickly while safe, effective and reliable care is a pressing need. Current health systems...
