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CR likely to fund government; action sought for Medicare rural extenders package and CHIP

Federal News
Several important legislative initiatives affecting the health care community have been delayed as deliberations over tax reform continue. The federal government is only funded...

MedPAC reports on physician supervision requirements

Federal News
The 21st Century Cures Act instructed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to hold-off on enforcement of physician supervision requirements for outpatient...

CMS issues final rule cancelling cardiac EPM; modifies CJR model

Federal News
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule cancelling the episode payment models and Cardiac Rehabilitation Incentive Payment Model, which...

RFP released for cervical and breast cancer services

State News
The South Dakota Department of Health has announced a request for proposal (RFP) for breast and cervical cancer patient navigation services to uninsured and...

We are united against the flu

Quality News
National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 3-9 and the Association is united in promoting the importance of getting a flu shot. It’s not too...

GOP Senate tax legislation poised to pass

Federal News
Republican leaders in the Senate are nearing the finish line on their version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.  The legislation...

CHG Healthcare joins SDAHO Endorsed Business Partner program

Member News
CHG Healthcare, a locum tenens staffing provider, joined the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization’s Endorsed Business Partner program effective Oct. 1. With nearly 40...

Huron Regional Medical Center partners with Southeast Tech to fill RN shortage

Member News
To address a looming nursing shortage, Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has partnered with Southeast Tech to offer a two-year satellite RN program in...

AHA to host webinar on IV solution shortages

Education News
The AHA will host a members-only webinar on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. to provide an update on the critical shortages of small volume...

Republican tax plan clears major hurdle in the Senate

Federal News
Returning from the Thanksgiving break, the Senate Budget Committee voted yesterday to approve, on a party line (12-11), the GOP Senate version of the...

340B regulatory challenge continues

Federal News
Association members should have received a legislative “action alert” yesterday with a request to contact Rep. Kristi Noem and ask her to become a...

South Dakota Healthcare Solutions Coalition update

State News
The South Dakota Healthcare Solutions Coalition recently met and shared updates related to progress that has been achieved toward implementation of the federal government...

SDAHO sets legislative forum dates

Member News
SDAHO will once again hold legislative forums at various locations in the state to give legislators and community leaders an opportunity to discuss issues...

Enforcement delays for Phase 2 nursing home regulations

Federal News
On November 24, CMS issued S&C 18-04-NH delaying enforcement for certain F-Tags for Phase 2 of the Long Term Care Requirements of Participation (RoPs)....

AHA accepting NOVA award applications

Member News
The American Hospital Association is inviting hospitals and health systems to apply for the AHA NOVA Award. NOVA Awards recognize the bright stars of...

Gracious appreciation to health care workers as we celebrate Thanksgiving

As we gather together with family and friends to share food and fellowship this Thanksgiving holiday, we reflect on the honored profession of health...

SDAHO joins with associations to file amicus brief in 340B lawsuit

Federal News
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) plans to join with more than 30 state healthcare associations to file an amicus brief. The...

Republican House tax proposal passes, Senate prepares to take action next week

Federal News
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) cleared its first hurdle in the House late last week, passing with a vote of 227-205. ...

LTSS stakeholder work group holds third meeting

State News
Last week, the Department of Human Services (DHS) facilitated the third meeting of the LTSS Stakeholder Work Group. The work group is a result...

Ways and Means Committee proposes cuts to critical rural programs

Federal News
The House Ways and Means Committee has reached a bipartisan agreement to reauthorize several Medicare “Extenders” that recently expired or are set to expire...
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