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Avera Laboratory Validated for COVID-19 Testing

Covid-19 March 23, 2020

In a press release March 23, 2020, Avera Health confirmed that Avera’s laboratory in Sioux Falls has been verified by the South Dakota Department...

Major Updates – COVID-19

Covid-19 March 23, 2020

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created a webpage to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus...

AHA Hosts Press Call on Need for Federal Aid

Latest Updates on COVID-19

Quality News March 20, 2020

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations has compiled a one-stop webpage for all the latest information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This page is...

CMS Releases Telehealth Toolkits for General Practitioners and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Providers

Covid-19 March 20, 2020

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two comprehensive toolkits on telehealth that are specific to general practitioners as well as...

COVID-19 FAQ from DSS

Covid-19 March 20, 2020

The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) has recently released a frequently asked question (FAQ) document to help medicaid providers. The FAQ highlights covered...

Action Alert – Provide Funding to Hospitals and Health Systems as Part of Coronavirus Spending Package

Federal News March 20, 2020

Contact Your Senators, Representative and Urge Them to Provide $100 Billion in Funding to Hospitals and Health Systems as Part of Coronavirus Spending Package Leaders...

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Covid-19 March 19, 2020

Governor Noem is reaching out to our state's licensed medical professionals (physicians, nurses, EMTs etc.) who are willing to volunteer their services. Whether you work...

CMS & ONC Interoperability Final Rules Issued

Federal News March 19, 2020

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued two long-awaited final rules — one from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...

COVID-19 Elective Surgeries and Non-Essential Procedures Recommendations

Covid-19 March 19, 2020

Yesterday at the White House Task Force Press Briefing, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all elective surgeries, non-essential medical,...

Senate Sends House Coronavirus Relief to President Trump

Federal News March 18, 2020

The Senate chamber overwhelmingly approved the economic relief bill by a vote of 90-8 on Wednesday March 18. The economic relief bill marks the...

Telehealth Insurance Coverage Expanded

Federal News March 17, 2020

President Trump announced this morning, Wed. March 17, a temporary & emergency basis under COVID19 1135 waivers for Medicare telehealth coverage. This allows beneficiaries...

State Offices Closed to non-essential Personnel

Helpline Center Compiles List of Event/Site Closures due to COVID-19

Covid-19 March 12, 2020

The Helpline Center is assisting in the response to COVID-19 issue in our state. Currently, we are compiling a list of events/sites with closures,...

Update: Statewide Health Assessment

State News March 12, 2020

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a statewide health assessment to understand the health issues that impact priority populations across the...

Total General Fund Revenues Up 5.7%, Through 8 Months of Fiscal Year

State News March 12, 2020

South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) released the March 2020 general fund receipt dashboard. Through 8 months of the fiscal year, total...

Recording Available: Operationalizing Frailty to the Most Vulnerable Population

Education News March 12, 2020

Did you miss the Frailty and Palliative Care event in Deadwood? Are you interested in learning about frailty and how to approach and identify...

Governor Noem and Legislators Reach Budget Deal

State News March 12, 2020

South Dakota healthcare providers, education, and state employees are poised to receive a 2 percent inflationary pay raise. According to Governor Noem, stronger ongoing revenue...

Free PDPM Webinar

Long Term Care News March 11, 2020

The new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) has been in place for six months. Join LeadingAge Silver Partner CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) for a FREE webinar to...

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update

State News March 11, 2020

A press conference was held March 10th with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon of the South Dakota Department of Health....

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