New DEA ruling aimed at increasing addiction treatment
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced a measure that will make it easier for residents in rural or underserved areas to...
South Dakota legislative session update
The South Dakota legislature has just completed its 24th day (of 40 days) and is facing a deadline next Friday (Feb. 23) for “crossover”....
CHRONIC Act of 2017 included in two-year budget deal
The bipartisan Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic Care (CHRONIC) Act of 2017 was included in the two-year budget deal approved...
FDA recalls HeartStart MRx defibrillators
Philips Electronics North America Corp. has recalled 71 HeartStart MRx defibrillators produced in September and October 2016 due to a defect that may cause...
FDA approves blood test for detecting concussions
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday that it has approved the first blood test to determine mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly...
Stories from the frontline: Health care providers’ tales of evacuation
On a daily basis there are news reports about emergencies or disasters striking somewhere in the world. Disasters not only impact the general population,...
Health care spending to rise 5.5 percent annually through 2026
United States health care spending is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.5 percent from 2017 through 2026, faster than the...
MIPS reporting deadline approaching: Ten things to know
The time for submitting 2017 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) information is fast approaching: March 16 or March 31, depending on the reporting system...
SDAHO to hold All District meeting Feb. 20
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is holding an All District meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 2:30 - 4:30 pm, at the...
State legislature faces deadlines, new revenue estimates and policy decisions
This week multiple legislative proposals were heard and discussed that have a direct impact on health care providers’ efforts to provide quality, affordable health...
