South Dakota Healthcare Solutions Coalition update
The South Dakota Healthcare Solutions Coalition recently met and shared updates related to progress that has been achieved toward...
SDAHO sets legislative forum dates
SDAHO will once again hold legislative forums at various locations in the state to give legislators and community leaders...
Enforcement delays for Phase 2 nursing home regulations
On November 24, CMS issued S&C 18-04-NH delaying enforcement for certain F-Tags for Phase 2 of the Long Term...
Gracious appreciation to health care workers as we celebrate Thanksgiving
As we gather together with family and friends to share food and fellowship this Thanksgiving holiday, we reflect on...
SDAHO joins with associations to file amicus brief in 340B lawsuit
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) plans to join with more than 30 state healthcare associations to...
Republican House tax proposal passes, Senate prepares to take action next week
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) cleared its first hurdle in the House late last week, passing...
LTSS stakeholder work group holds third meeting
Last week, the Department of Human Services (DHS) facilitated the third meeting of the LTSS Stakeholder Work Group. The...
Ways and Means Committee proposes cuts to critical rural programs
The House Ways and Means Committee has reached a bipartisan agreement to reauthorize several Medicare “Extenders” that recently expired...
Antibiotic Awareness Week
Health care providers are keenly aware of the importance of delivering the best possible care to patients every day....
Open enrollment strong; ends December 15
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has reported higher than normal health plan enrollment numbers during the...