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 additional information and billing guidance...
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 program. A total of $500,000...
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 and focus on healthcare. Overall, it...
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, April 5, 2021. With this...
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 patient experience.
As trusted members of...
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 implementation until January 1, 2022...
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 per Centers for Medicare and...
2021 Legislative Update: Final Week
The general run of the 2021 South Dakota Legislative session wrapped up on Thursday this week. Overall it was a good session for healthcare....
South Dakota MOST
Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is a difficult time, whether for the patient, family, or friends. South Dakota MOST (Medical Orders for Scope...
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 coronavirus pandemic, according to a...
