AHA: Federal court blocks Anthem’s acquisition of Cigna

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued an order blocking the proposed acquisition of Cigna...
Flu shot

SD DOH: 176 new flu cases last week

The South Dakota Department of Health says influenza activity was "widespread" during the past week, with 176 new cases...

Senate confirms Price as HHS secretary

The U.S. Senate early Friday confirmed Rep. Tom Price, R-Georgia, to be the next secretary of the Department of...

VA issues pre-solicitation notice for community nursing home services

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals from contractors in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa,...
Washington, DC at the White House.

Pace of change out of Washington increases level of uncertainty

The level of activity in our nation’s capital continues to increase with President Trump issuing a steady stream of...
Health Insurance Marketplace site

Committee kills bill that would have forced provider-owned health plans to accept others’ in-network...

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday unanimously defeated a bill that would have forced provider-owned health plans to accept...
Quality and safety

SDAHO helps reduce reporting burden for hospitals

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been focused on collaborative activities that mitigate duplication of efforts...
Seniors at recreation room at nursing home

Community living home bill heads to governor’s desk

A bill to license and regulate community living homes is headed to the South Dakota governor's desk after passing...
Health Insurance Marketplace site

ACA marketplace signups down 4 percent nationwide, up 14 percent in SD

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says 9.2 million Americans signed up for 2017 Health Insurance Marketplace...
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House committee advances APRN bill

The House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would remove the requirement that certified...

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