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 Department of Social Services...
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 with the South Dakota Medicaid...
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 are $4.4M above revised legislative...
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 colorectal cancer screening and follow-up...
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. McPherson was elected in 2017...
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, received accreditation last week. The...
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 studies, which are connected to...
Health care leaders to meet with SD Congressional delegation
Representatives from the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) will be traveling to Washington, D.C. in early May to advocate for a myriad...
Medical marijuana initiative goes up in smoke
A petition submitted for an initiated measure to legalize medical marijuana in South Dakota was rejected by Secretary of State Shantel Krebs on Monday.
An...
Changes to “defense within limits” provisions for professional liability insurance
LMC Insurance & Risk Management, a South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Enterprises insurance services provider, alerted SDAHO regarding Bulletin 18-01 issued by...
