Trump to give major drug pricing speech Friday
The White House confirmed Tuesday that President Trump will give his first major speech on drug pricing this Friday. It is anticipated the speech...
New VA Choice legislation introduced
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee last week released a slightly revised version of the VA Choice bill that would streamline and expand programs for veterans...
Associate Member Spotlight – Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas
This week’s Associate Member Spotlight is on the Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas. Shelly Ten Napel, CEO, was interviewed for this story.
What services...
May is Older Americans Month
Every May, the Administration on Aging, which is part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation's observance of Older Americans Month. Keeping...
Humana launches value-based hospital compensation plan
Humana has launched a national, value-based care incentive program that provides compensation dependent on quality improvement and performance. The Hospital Incentive Program (HIP) is...
Avera’s Larson named ATA Woman of the Year
Deanna Larson, who started her career as a nurse, advanced to a quality leader for the Avera Health System and helped build the Avera...
Complete survey to help improve colorectal cancer care
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Task Force are working to improve access to colorectal cancer screening and follow-up...
Task force on pain management best practices announced
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced earlier this week the appointment of 28 members to the new Pain Management Best Practices...
Sepsis prevention is focus of World Hand Hygiene Day
On May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day, the focus is on the prevention of sepsis in health care.
Health care-associated infections (those acquired during health...
Nursing facilities placed into receivership
Eighteen nursing homes and one assisted living center operated by the for-profit Skyline Health Care were placed into receivership earlier this week, following a...
