SD Medicaid reminder: Use correct codes or claims may be denied
South Dakota Medicaid Services issued a reminder to providers about the importance of using the right taxonomy codes on claim forms - or face...
Recorded webinar covering changes to Minimum Data Set now available
LeadingAge members and non-members can purchase a recorded webinar which highlights the additions, deletions and changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident...
SDAHO announces Quality Excellence Award winners
At the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization (SDAHO) annual convention held Sept. 19-21, four member health care facilities were presented with the association’s...
“Gag clause” legislation headed to Trump’s desk for signing
Two Senate bills that will make it easier for patients to get the lowest price on prescription drugs were approved by the House and...
South Dakota’s tax receipts $2.8M higher than expected
The State of South Dakota general fund receipt report for the first two months of fiscal year 2019 shows total ongoing receipts are $2.8...
SD Rules Review Committee approves changes in J-1 visa waiver program
The South Dakota Rules Review Committee met Sept. 17 to review eight rules, including a proposed change in the J-1 visa waiver program for...
Deal struck on opioid package
The House and Senate reached a final agreement on a bipartisan opioid bill, H.R. 6 (115), after weeks of negotiation. It is anticipated the...
Bill introduced to allow health savings account use for home care expenses
A bill introduced in the House of Representatives Sept. 13 would make it possible for patients to use a health savings account (HSA) for...
SDAHO receives a six-month Compass HIIN extension
On Sept. 10 Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) Compass Hospital Improvement Innovation Networks (HIIN), which includes 42 South Dakota hospitals supported by the South Dakota...
South Dakota receives grant for opioid treatment and prevention
The Department of Social Services (DSS), Division of Behavioral Health will receive just over $4 million for two years totaling over $8 million in...
