MedPAC issues March report to Congress
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has released its March report to Congress.
House Budget Committee narrowly approves AHCA
The House Budget Committee on Thursday narrowly approved the American Health Care Act (ACHA), with three Republicans joining Democrats in opposition to the legislation. The committee voted 19-17 for the House Republican bill to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the AHCA now heads to the Rules Committee before going up for debate on the House floor.
SDAHO urges members to reach out to representatives on AHCA
SDAHO, in step with our national partners at the American Hospital Association (AHA) and LeadingAge, is urging members to reach out to their representatives to express their views on the American Health Care Act (AHCA) legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
SDAHO gearing up for annual Continuing Care Conference
SDAHO is holding its 18th annual Continuing Care Conference Wednesday, April 26-Thursday, April 27 at the Cedar Shore Resort in Oacoma/Chamberlain. The conference is designed to create the opportunity for networking and education for post-acute care professionals including administrators, directors of nursing, nursing staff, social services, activity coordinators and home health directors and staff.
SDHFMA holding annual meeting next week
The South Dakota chapter for the Healthcare Financial Management Association (SDHFMA) is holding its spring meeting in Sioux Falls next week. The event at the Hilton Garden Inn South at 5300 S Grand Circle runs Wednesday, March 22 through Friday, March 24.
Nominees sought for Robert Wood John Foundation Award for Health Equity
LeadingAge is encouraging members to submit nominations for the Robert Wood John Foundation Award for Health Equity. The award recognizes an individual or a team of two individuals who have successfully implemented a systems change approach to reducing health disparities. The applications deadline is April 30.
Senate confirms Verma as CMS administrator
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Seema Verma to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Verma, a health policy consultant founded SVC Inc. and serves as its president and CEO, was approved as CMS administrator on a 55-43 vote.
Trump nominates Gottlieb to serve as FDA commissioner
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Dr. Scott Gottlieb to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Gottlieb, a 44-year-old physician, is a fellow at the conservative think tank American Enterprise Institute, researching health policy, regulation and public health.
CBO: AHCA would cause 24 million to lose coverage, reduce deficits by $337B
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said Monday that the House Republican bill to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act would cause 24 million people to lose health insurance within a decade but reduce federal deficits by $337 billion.
RHC Program hosting online webinar series
The Rural Health Care Program is hosting an online webinar series to help those thinking of applying to the HCF Program or Telecommunications Program. Each webinar will cover important milestones, discuss what information is on each form and offer a step-by-step walkthrough of each form. Sign up for one or all the webinars below:
