Veterans Choice Program extended
President Donald Trump has signed legislation (S. 544) extending the Veterans Choice Program, which had been set to expire in August. The AHA says the legislation allows the program to access nearly $1 billion remaining from its initial emergency appropriation, makes the Department of Veterans Affairs the primary payer under the program and allows the agency to share certain medical records with community providers.
Wear blue and green Friday to support organ, eye and tissue donation
Members are urged to show their support for organ, eye and tissue donation by wearing blue and green on Friday for Donate Life America’s annual Donate Life Blue & Green Day.
SD Diabetes Coalition introduces improved website
The South Dakota Diabetes Coalition has introduced an improved website. The coalition aims to collaboratively improve the quality of life for all South Dakotans at risk for, or affected by, diabetes. Visitors are encouraged to share the website with colleagues, patients, friends and family.
Online tool offers comparison data on VA clinic wait times, hospital quality
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released an online tool providing average wait times for primary and specialty care appointments at specific VA clinics.
The tool provides data related to how long patients are waiting to be seen in their VA facility and how veterans describe their experiences scheduling primary and specialty care.
DOJ issues new corporate compliance guidance
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued new guidance including sample questions the agency uses when evaluating the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs. In February, the DOJ's fraud section issued new corporate compliance guidance titled “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.” The compliance program guidance is intended to provide more transparency about the use of so-called “Filip Factors” — 10 factors used by federal prosecutors in assessing charges with respect to compliance lapses.
Oglala Lakota Nation hosting workshop on developing strategies to strengthen health career opportunity programs
The Oglala Lakota Nation is hosting a workshop on Tuesday, May 16 on developing strategies to strengthen health career opportunity programs on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Fire chief to lead South Dakota Healthcare Coalition
Retiring Sioux Falls Fire Chief Jim Sideras is taking on the role of executive director of the South Dakota Healthcare Coalition. Sideras' new position will require him to work closely with four regional state healthcare coalitions and a governing board to enhance statewide relationships for health care facilities in emergency preparedness, response and recovery.
Foundation seeks nominees for Future of Population Health Award
The Public Health Foundation (PHF) is seeking nominees for its 2017 Future of Population Health Award. The award recognizes exemplary practice by hospitals and health systems that are collaborating with public health departments and other community partners on health improvement strategies and implementation efforts.
Get Your Credit Hours at the Continuing Care Conference
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn a variety of credit hours at the Continuing Care Conference, April 26 & 27, Oacoma/Chamberlain. There...
SDAHO membership engagement survey closes Tuesday
The biennial membership engagement survey began last week and runs through Tuesday, April 18. The survey gathers feedback and perspectives related to the value...
