Public Health Emergency and Unwinding Medicaid
On April 1 the Department of Social Services (DSS) began the process of unwinding Medicaid continuous enrollment due to...
DOH Seeks Public Input for Block Grant
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is seeking public input as it prepares its FY 2022 Maternal and Child Health...
DSS Offers Training To Help Reduce Suicide, Mental Health Issues
The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of training opportunities, including virtual courses, designed to...
Children’s health insurance: National reports vs. South Dakota reports
Georgetown University Health Policy Institute released a report last month on the nation’s progress on children’s health and access...
Resources Available to Help Survivors of Suicide Loss
Resources Available to Help Survivors of Suicide Loss
PIERRE – Finding support from others and exercising self-care is important for...
Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday April 30
South Dakotans are encouraged to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the next Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National...
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...
2022 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 9
The 2022 South Dakota Legislative session ended with several wins in the healthcare column. Out of 551 bills introduced...
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...
2022 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 7
Week 7 of the 2022 South Dakota Legislative session ended with crossover day taking place on Wednesday Feb. 22, which...
