Member of MTV’s hit show ‘The Buried Life’ to open annual convention
Bucket list (n.)
: a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying. Comes from the term “kicked...
Work continues on Senate bill to repeal the ACA
Although Congress is in recess this week, Senate staffers are continuing to work on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) and estimates are that...
Requirements of Participation (RoPs) Interpretive Guidelines for nursing facilities released
On June 30, CMS issued Survey and Certification memo 17-36-NH, releasing the revision to the State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP for Phase 2...
Independence Day Reflections!
The 4th of July holiday is a time set aside in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,...
Foundation expanding person-centered, trauma-informed services for Holocaust survivors
The Jewish Federations of North America's (JFNA) Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care has announced the release of its request for proposals (RFPs) for...
Sleep Lab Credentialing
During District II’s roundtable discussion, members inquired about the Noridian sleep lab credentialing policy that went into effect on June 5. There were concerns...
Better Choices, Better Health® workshops are coming to your area!
Upcoming 2017 Better Choices, Better Health® workshops are coming to your area! The Stanford University evidence-based program, Better Choices, Better Health® with Diabetes is...
Comments sought related to MACRA proposed rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is seeking comment related to the recently released Proposed Rule for CY 2018 Updates to the Quality...
Delegation visits the “Hill”
A small delegation from the Health System group and SDAHO were in DC this week and visited with Representative Kristi Noem and the staff...
Senate Republicans challenged by newly release CBO analysis; South Dakota data alarming
With the decision to delay a vote on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) and reeling from the latest analysis from the Congressional Budget...
