Congress considers insurance market stabilization
Congressional leaders continue to discuss if they should stabilize Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance markets and the best way to do so. There are...
Governor expected to veto gun bills; signs budget bills
The regular run of the South Dakota legislative session concluded on March 9. Legislators will gather in Pierre on March 26 and, if needed,...
President Trump outlines opioid initiative
This week, President Trump announced an initiative to help fight the opioid epidemic. The overall strategy includes several key prevention and treatment initiatives, along...
FDA moves to reduce nicotine in cigarettes, seeks public input
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took its first step toward lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes last week and is now asking the public...
South Dakota files suit against opioid manufacturers
South Dakota joined the ranks of 15 other states on Wednesday by filing a lawsuit in State Circuit Court against pharmaceutical companies who manufacture...
Expanded mental health services proposed to reduce gun violence
The White House recently proposed several actions intended to reduce gun violence in the U.S., including expanding residents' access to mental health care.
The proposal...
Medicaid claim forms change for assisted living providers
The South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) would like to remind Assisted Living providers that the claim form for Medicaid payments changed effective...
Culture and engagement are priorities during Patient Safety Awareness Week
This week is designated as Patient Safety Awareness Week. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is the lead sponsor of the event, which is...
Legislative session concludes; health care providers receive Medicaid increase
The 93rd South Dakota legislature concluded March 9 after a rush to finalize the state budget. As part of their final budget deliberations, legislators...
