SD Health Executives Group schedules disruptive innovation panel discussion
A free panel discussion on “Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare Delivery” will be hosted by the South Dakota Health Executives Group on July 16 at...
Kavanaugh nominated to Supreme Court
Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who currently sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, has been nominated by President Donald...
New acting administrator of DEA named
Uttam Dhillon has been named as the new acting administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) replacing Robert Patterson, who retired after 30 years...
CMS puts hold on risk adjustment payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 7 announced it would halt almost $10.5 billion in risk adjustment payments owed to...
Mental health services studied by legislative committee
The Access to Mental Health Services interim committee created by the South Dakota legislature held their first meeting in Pierre on June 28. The...
CMS seeks comments on proposed home health changes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to overhaul the home health prospective payment system and continue the shift toward value-based...
Providers encouraged to complete nursing home admissions survey
The South Dakota Department of Health, Department of Social Services and Department of Human Services are seeking information that impacts a nursing facility’s decision...
Judge blocks Kentucky’s Medicaid work requirement
A federal judge has blocked Kentucky from instituting the first-ever Medicaid work requirements, which could be a potential setback to the Trump administration’s efforts...
Four SD hospitals recognized in national top 20 list
In an amazing accomplishment, four of the top 20 rural community hospitals in the nation are located in South Dakota, a feat no other...
Prairie Lakes announces new president/CEO
Kenneth (K.C.) DeBoer has been selected as president and CEO of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown. He will begin August 20 after the...
