CMS survey guidance on definition of hospital
On September 6, CMS issued a Survey & Certification Memo to state survey agency directors to clarify guidance under Appendix A of the State...
New guide offers recommendations to address housing instability
Homelessness and housing instability are social determinants that can have a profound impact on health. As part of its social determinants of health series,...
CMS issues training on emergency preparedness rule
CMS recently released an online training course for state survey agencies regarding emergency preparedness rule and enforcement. The course was designed to help general...
Quality, certification and oversight data now available on demand
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new initiative designed to increase transparency by making the results of survey and...
Register today for trustee “boot camp”
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a premier event that will help “kick-off” this year’s SDAHO Annual Convention! A Trustee Board Boot Camp: “Key...
115th Congress returns with a daunting September schedule
Lawmakers returned to work this week facing a myriad of fast approaching deadlines involving significant issues that need to be addressed in a timely...
SD BFM starts discussions on Governor’s FY2019 budget
The Bureau of Financial Management (BFM) began hearings for the Governor's FY2019 budget, starting with various South Dakota agencies: School and Public Lands, Attorney...
Submit comments on proposed cuts to Medicare Part B payment for 340B drugs
On July 13, in its 2018 hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed to dramatically...
Federal judge invalidates white collar overtime rule
On August 31, 2017, a Texas federal judge struck down the Obama administration’s controversial rule that nearly doubled the salary threshold for the Executive,...
This Labor Day…we give thanks!
As South Dakotans, and all Americans, reflect on recent events in our country, our thoughts, prayers, and praise goes out to the amazing group...
