DSS ASA Care Plans and Modifications
Recording of the February 15th meeting.
AHA PAC honors three SDAHO members
Three SDAHO members have been honored by the American Hospital Association PAC (AHA PAC) for their contributions and advocacy...
Governor signs APRN bill
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a bill that removes the requirement that certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives...
Gov. Daugaard signs physical therapy bill
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a bill that revises certain provisions regarding the licensure of physical therapists and physical...
Bill establishing state certification for EMRs signed by governor
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a bill creating a state certification for emergency medical responders (EMRs).
Senate Bill 48 adds...
House committee advances certified professional midwives bill
The House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill to permit and regulate the practice of licensed certified professional midwives. Senate Bill 136, which previously passed the Senate, was approved on a 9-3 vote and now heads to the House floor.
House passes certified professional midwives bill
The South Dakota House on Wednesday passed a bill to permit and regulate the practice of licensed certified professional midwives. Senate Bill 136 passed on a 52-16 vote. A two-thirds margin was required because the bill contained an appropriation.
AHA Annual Survey underway
The online 2016 American Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Survey is now open for data submission.
Packets (see letter) were...
SD Legislature passes bill establishing rate-setting methodology
The South Dakota House has passed a bill establishing a rate-setting methodology for services delivered by community-based health and human services providers. Senate Bill 147 passed Tuesday on a 61-6 vote. The bill previously passed the Senate, but the Senate will need to agree to significant changes after the House Health and Human Services Committee "hoghoused" the bill by replacing all its original language.
SD Legislature approves FY 17 budget with $37M in reductions
The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota Legislature has has approved the FY 17 amended budget with a reduction of $37 million. The House and Senate are expected to vote on the measure on Friday.
