South Dakota Medicaid Updates COVID 19 FAQ with Billing Guidance

​South Dakota Medicaid has published an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for providers on COVID-19. The updated FAQ contains...

DSS Updates Health Home Quality Incentive Payment Methodology

​The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) is updating the quality incentive payment methodology for the health home...

South Dakota 2021 Legislative Session Review

The 2021 South Dakota Legislative session has officially come to an end. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increased interest...

South Dakota Department of Health Announces the Start of Phase 2 of COVID-19 Vaccine...

​The South Dakota Department of Health announced the statewide move to Phase 2 of South Dakotas’ COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning Monday,...

Community Health Workers Improve Patient Care

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are critical for improving quality improvement initiatives because they provide insight into patient needs and the...

Medical Marijuana to be implemented on July 1, 2021 in South Dakota

​Medical Marijuana will be implemented on July 1, 2021 in South Dakota. House Bill 1100 which sought to delay...
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South Dakota Back to Normal Long-Term Care Revised Re-Opening Plan

​The South Dakota Department of Health has released it's new visitation guidance for nursing homes and assisted living facilities...

2021 Legislative Update: Final Week

The general run of the 2021 South Dakota Legislative session wrapped up on Thursday this week. Overall it was...

South Dakota MOST

Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is a difficult time, whether for the patient, family, or friends. South Dakota...

South Dakota Earns Spot in Top 10 in COVID Child Protection Ranking

​South Dakota ranks in the top 10 of states that have done the best job of protecting children amid the...

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