DOH schedules hearing on rules for EMRs
The South Dakota Department of Health has scheduled a June 6 hearing on the regulation of emergency medical responders (EMRs) and revised rules for emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. CDT at the Hayes Building, 600 E. Capitol Ave., Room 107.
Changes to VA Choice program could strengthen access
Proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Choice program would improve access to long-term care services...
Medicare Hospital Wage Index review for 2018
Medicare Hospital Wage Index and Occupational Mix Data Analysis reports for 2018 will be released in the near future....
Delay sought in insurance exchange subsidies
A hearing was held on Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on...
CBO score for AHCA due today
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is leading a working group of 13 Senators, including Sen. John Thune, to draft...
Applicants sought for AmeriCorps VISTA / Aging in Place
SDSU Extension is recruiting applicants interested in serving as AmeriCorps VISTA members for the Aging in Place Program. The application deadline is June 9.
USDA representatives to participate in Rural Health Leaders Conference
The South Dakota Rural Health Leaders Conference will include a discussion with USDA Rural Development loan specialists Diane Sieperda and Tim Murray, who will provide information and guidance about project funding process.
Community partners sought for Aging Gracefully Expo
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says a collaboration between the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division and the South Dakota State University Extension Office will expand the Aging Gracefully Program (AGE) statewide.
Biennial membership survey completed
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) recently completed its biennial membership engagement survey. The electronic survey was sent via email to nearly 80 executive leaders and achieved an overall participation rate of 47 percent.
CMS delays CJR, bundled payments until Jan. 1
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the start date to Jan. 1 for the expansion of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model, the new bundled payment program for heart attack and cardiac bypass surgery services and the new cardiac rehabilitation incentive program.
