CMS 2019 eCQM pre-publication available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its pre-publication of the annual update to electronic clinical quality measures. The publication describes...
SD legislature enters final two weeks
The 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature has entered the “home stretch”, with two weeks left to craft the FY19 budget and address...
Global budgeting for rural hospitals webinar set for March 6
Global budgeting is an innovative payment approach for rural hospitals that can enhance financial performance and advance population health. Hospitals who adopt global budgets...
Indian Health Service nominee withdraws
President Trump’s nominee to head the Indian Health Service, Robert Weaver, has withdrawn his name for consideration. Weaver became embroiled in a controversy over...
Trump administration urged to expand Medicaid benefits for mental health treatment
In the aftermath of the Florida school shooting last week, the Trump administration is actively exploring ways to help states expand inpatient mental health...
Short-term health insurance plans under consideration
The Departments of Health & Human Services, Treasury and Labor earlier this week released a proposed rule that would amend the definition of “short-term,...
Crossover day reached for South Dakota legislature
The South Dakota legislature continues to move at a fast pace, working to meet key deadlines and make tough decisions on over 500 legislative...
Clearwater Compliance becomes SDAHO endorsed business partner
Clearwater Compliance, a leader in compliance and cyber risk management solutions for hospitals and health care facilities, has been added to the South Dakota...
South Dakota recognized for work in advance care planning
Sen. Deb Soholt recently introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 (CR11) during the 93rd South Dakota Legislative Session requesting support for access to patient-centered and...
CDC launches antibiotic stewardship online course
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office of Antibiotic Stewardship released the first in a four-part online training course on antibiotic stewardship. Additional...
