SD Legislature moves into high gear; opposition to SB 87 strengthens
It is full speed ahead at the South Dakota legislature. As of this morning, 445 bills have been introduced....
South Dakota legislative pace quickens
As the South Dakota Legislature completes its third week, there is a definite increase in the number and pace...
SD DOH seeking applications for cancer program grants
The South Dakota Department of Health is soliciting grant applications that support the 2015-2020 South Dakota Cancer Plan.
Applications should...
Public Policy Council adds more bills to tracking list
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Council on Public Policy now has 22 health care-related bills they...
Coalition Workgroup discusses FMAP policy implementation
The Community-Based Providers Shared Savings workgroup (a subgroup of the Health Care Solutions Coalition) met this week. The group...
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear South Dakota sales tax case
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court granted a review of an appeal filed by the State of South Dakota...
Council on Public Policy holds initial meeting
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization (SDAHO) Council on Public Policy met last week in conjunction with the...
Join Sen. Rounds for a tele-townhall tonight at 8 p.m. CT
Sen. Rounds will be hosting a live, toll-free telephone townhall this evening. He would like to hear firsthand from...
Meaningful “State of Tribes Address” connects to health care issues
The Lower Brule Sioux tribal chairman, Boyd Gourneau, shared a relevant and, at times, emotional message during the third...
Grant award expands Music and Memory℠ program in South Dakota
Nursing homes in South Dakota will have the ability to add the Music and Memory℠ program as a result...