South Dakota files suit against opioid manufacturers
South Dakota joined the ranks of 15 other states on Wednesday by filing a lawsuit in State Circuit Court against pharmaceutical companies who manufacture...
Expanded mental health services proposed to reduce gun violence
The White House recently proposed several actions intended to reduce gun violence in the U.S., including expanding residents' access to mental health care.
The proposal...
Medicaid claim forms change for assisted living providers
The South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) would like to remind Assisted Living providers that the claim form for Medicaid payments changed effective...
Culture and engagement are priorities during Patient Safety Awareness Week
This week is designated as Patient Safety Awareness Week. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is the lead sponsor of the event, which is...
Legislative session concludes; health care providers receive Medicaid increase
The 93rd South Dakota legislature concluded March 9 after a rush to finalize the state budget. As part of their final budget deliberations, legislators...
SDAHO members to meet with congressional delegation during LeadingAge PEAK Leadership Summit
Members of the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) will be in Washington, DC, next week to explore strategies and best practices in...
Congress continues focus on appropriations omnibus bill and 340B drug pricing program
With a March 23 deadline approaching, Congress continues its work this week to finalize government funding levels that will be included in an omnibus...
Grant funding available for development of physician quality measures
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a grant to fund development, improvement, updates or expansion of quality measures that focus...
Legislative session ends; funding levels set
The 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature concluded its work late this afternoon with passage of the General Appropriations Bill. The bill includes...
