A Thanksgiving reflection
As we gather together with family and friends to share food and fellowship this Thanksgiving holiday, we reflect on the honored profession of health...
CMS publishes proposed rule on pass-through provider payments under Medicaid managed care contracts
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a proposed rule that would limit states’ ability to increase or create new pass-through...
Community Catalyst hosting webinar on health and housing for seniors
Community Catalyst is hosting a webinar titled Aging in Place: Integrating Health and Housing for Low-Income and Chronically Ill Seniors to engage with national,...
NAB offering online preceptor training to develop future leaders in long-term care
The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) in partnership with the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is offering online...
Surgeon General Murthy releases substance abuse report
A new report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, finds that only 10 percent of those with a substance use disorder receive any...
Division of Adult Services and Aging seeks input on 5-year plan
The state Department of Social Services' Division of Adult Services and Aging (ASA) is requesting input on the next State Plan on Aging.
The current...
HHS OIG releases 2017 work plan
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its 2017 work plan, which describes the OIG audits...
30 South Dakota rural hospitals recognized by national organizations
Thirty South Dakota rural hospitals are being recognized as top performers by the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) and iVantage...
Happy National Rural Health Day
Nov. 17 was National Rural Health Day, an important time set aside to pause and give a special thanks to the caregivers, colleagues, volunteers,...
Comments to CMS requested on final rule for OPPS/ASC payment systems
SDAHO joins with the American Hospital Association (AHA) in urging members to submit comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on...
