Comments sought related to MACRA proposed rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is seeking comment related to the recently released Proposed Rule for CY...
Delegation visits the “Hill”
A small delegation from the Health System group and SDAHO were in DC this week and visited with Representative...
Senate Republicans challenged by newly release CBO analysis; South Dakota data alarming
With the decision to delay a vote on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) and reeling from the latest...
AHA to hold 2nd Rural Hospital Policy Forum on Capitol Hill
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will hold the Rural Hospital Policy Forum, July 19-20. SDAHO board member, Bryan Slaba,...
Rural leaders conference a “collaboration” success
Nearly 60 participants gathered in Fort Pierre on June 14 and 15 to attend the Rural Health Leaders Conference....
Senate republican leader delays vote on ACA legislation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today decided to delay a vote on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BRCA)...
Meandering Mayhem: 30th Annual SDAHO Walleye Classic
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 30th Annual SDAHO Walleye Classic at Glacial Lakes Hunting Lodge, northwest...
Your advocacy is needed as CBO estimates Senate bill would leave 22M more uninsured
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has just released its score for the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), estimating that the Senate version of the health care bill aimed at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would leave 22 million more uninsured.
MedPAC recommends Medicare payment system refinements in June report
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has issued its June report to Congress, offering recommendations on refinements to Medicare...
Survey to study technology use for delivery of public health messaging
The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, in collaboration with chronic disease partners and stakeholders, is conducting an environmental scan guided by the South Dakota Chronic Disease State Plan.
