State Medicaid program to include substance abuse treatment
Members of South Dakota Legislative Rules Review Committee voted 3-2 this week to include substance abuse treatment as a...
Conferences Announced: Immunization, infection control and biosafety
Three conferences in the areas of biosafety, immunizations and infection control have been announced for health care providers.
The first...
Dakota at Home: Resources for elderly and disabled
The South Dakota Department of Human Services’ Division of Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) has a new resource...
South Dakota announces work requirement program for Medicaid enrollees
South Dakota has joined the ranks of other states seeking to impose work requirements on some Medicaid beneficiaries. The...
SD Medicaid announces change to opioid prescription benefit
South Dakota Medicaid (Medicaid) recently announced changes to the prescription drug benefit regarding coverage of opioid prescriptions. In conjunction...
State revenue and Medical Services reports released
The general fund receipt report was released by the South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management showing the revenues...
Complete survey to help improve colorectal cancer care
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Task Force are working to improve access to...
In remembrance of State Representative McPherson
After more than a year-long battle with cancer, State Rep. Sean McPherson, 47, of Rapid City passed away yesterday....
Rural family medicine residency program in Pierre receives accreditation
A new rural family medicine residency program in Pierre, a product of collaboration between Sanford Health and Avera Health,...
Summer studies discussed at legislative executive committee meeting
The South Dakota Legislative Executive Committee met earlier this week to continue its discussion of two summer studies. The...
