DSS Announces New Partner for Pre-Admission and Resident Review (PASRR)
The State of South Dakota – Department of Social Services (DSS), Division of Medical Services has selected a new partner, Maximus, for the fulfillment...
Mount Marty to Expand Access to Rural Diabetes Care with New Endocrinology Program, One...
Mount Marty University (MMU) is taking a major step in providing expanded access to high-quality diabetes care in rural areas. This January, MMU will launch a...
Community Based Child Care Grant Program: Now Taking Applications
Workforce challenges include childcare shortages. Recently the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Department of Social Services released details on a Community Based Child...
Governor Noem Proclaims October Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in South Dakota.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone...
Medicaid Expansion Claims
This week the South Dakota Department of Social Services informed providers that effective immediately, South Dakota Medicaid is ready to accept professional claims (billed...
Department of Health Opens Applications for Year Two of the State Loan Repayment Program
On Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) will open the 2023 application period for the State Loan Repayment Program....
Proposed Federal Staffing Standards for Nursing Homes Takes Center Stage in Pierre – SDAHO...
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) presented alarming information to the Sustainability of Long-Term Care Committee at the state legislature earlier this...
Governor Noem has proclaimed September as Behavioral Health Recovery Month
It takes the support of many to stay engaged in the recovery process.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed September as Behavioral Health Recovery...
Suicide Prevention: Back to School with Mental Health
With the start to a new school year in South Dakota, it’s time to talk about the ways schools and families can help maintain...
South Dakota Medicaid Application Process
​South Dakota Medicaid has created an application process tool to help answer frequently asked questions about applications, approvals, and primary care providers. There is...
