Pace of change out of Washington increases level of uncertainty
The level of activity in our nation’s capital continues to increase with President Trump issuing a steady stream of executive orders and tweets. The...
Committee kills bill that would have forced provider-owned health plans to accept others’ in-network...
The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday unanimously defeated a bill that would have forced provider-owned health plans to accept other plans’ in-network payments or...
SDAHO helps reduce reporting burden for hospitals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been focused on collaborative activities that mitigate duplication of efforts to reduce the data reporting...
Community living home bill heads to governor’s desk
A bill to license and regulate community living homes is headed to the South Dakota governor's desk after passing both chambers.
House Bill 1040 was...
ACA marketplace signups down 4 percent nationwide, up 14 percent in SD
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says 9.2 million Americans signed up for 2017 Health Insurance Marketplace policies under the Affordable Care...
House committee advances APRN bill
The House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would remove the requirement that certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse...
CMS reminding long-term care facilities of PBJ deadline
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) is reminding long-term care facilities that as of July 1, 2016, electronic submission of staffing data through...
Medicare cost reports and association membership dues
As you may know, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that political contributions and the cost of lobbying activities are...
CMS offers cybersecurity recommendations
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has sent out a Survey and Certification Letter, sharing recommendations to providers regarding cyber security.
The letter...
SD CAH-HCPro Medicare Boot Camp planned for September
The Office of Rural Health and the South Dakota Healthcare Financial Management Association are teaming up on the annual SD CAH-HCPro Medicare Boot Camp.
Staff...
