House passes bill revising licensure of physical therapists and assistants advances
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that revises certain provisions regarding the licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The legislation, which...
House advances bill funding recruitment assistance programs
The South Dakota House of Representatives has passed a bill approving more than $800,000 for the state Department of Health to reimburse certain health...
Senate passes bill to establish South Dakota Board of Technical Education
A bill to establish the South Dakota Board of Technical Education and revise certain provisions regarding career and technical education and postsecondary technical institutes...
Committee advances bill to strengthen PDMP
The House Health and Human Services Committee has advanced a bill to strengthen the state’s prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP), which was created in...
South Dakota Health Care Solutions Coalition discusses block grants, per capita caps
The South Dakota Health Care Solutions Coalition met on Wednesday, Jan. 25 to continue the effort in keeping stakeholders informed on the upcoming federal...
Senate passes advanced practice registered nurse bill
The Senate on Thursday advanced a bill that would remove the requirement that certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives hold collaborative agreements with...
Committee advances bill to authorize 50-bed nursing home in Eagle Butte
A bill authorizing the operation of a nursing home facility in Eagle Butte has passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday...
Bill establishing licensure of free-standing emergency medical care facilities passes Senate committee
A bill establishing licensure of free-standing emergency medical care facilities passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday and will be placed...
Senate committee advances EMR certification bill
A bill to create a state certification for emergency medical responders (EMRs) unanimously passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday and...
Legislators look to restrict lobbyists’ access
Members of the state House and Senate last week undertook unprecedented efforts to restrict access to lobbyists and general public between 8 a.m. and...
