Plan released to reorganize federal government
The White House has issued a report with recommendations for reorganizing the structure of the executive branch in an attempt to shrink government and...
Supreme Court hands a win to South Dakota; fiscal impact unclear
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow states to collect sales tax from online retailers upheld a South Dakota law passed in 2016 and...
House passes important opioid bills
The US House of Representatives passed  H.R. 6, to address the Opioid Epidemic, combining more than 50 bills approved individually by the House focusing...
Comments needed on Stark law burdens
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments through Aug. 24 on how it can reduce regulatory burdens and obstacles to...
Proposals sought for medication-assisted treatment RFP
The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS), Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking proposals from interested entities to provide Medicated-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for...
Free webinar: Diabetes in Indian Country
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will offer a free webinar on June 27 at 1 p.m. CT on diabetes and the Native...
Rural health workgroup provides recommendations on quality measures; public comments sought
The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy has partnered with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Quality Forum (NQF)...
Breaking News: South Dakota wins U.S. Supreme Court case
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VA releases nursing home ratings
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the first time in history shared its annual ratings on 130 VA nursing homes. While 60 of...
House nears finish line on opioid legislation
The U.S. House is moving toward taking definitive action on wide-ranging proposals to help address the opioid epidemic. The main legislation, H.R. 6, the...
