The Latest News From SDAHO

SB147 stakeholders meet with state agencies

State News June 21, 2017

Community Support Providers (CSP) met with state agency officials last week to discuss the implementation of SB 147 – the act to establish a...

South Dakota receives initial approval for its HCBS state transition plan

State News June 21, 2017

On June 2, 2017, CMS granted South Dakota initial approval of its Statewide Transition Plan (STP) to bring settings into compliance with the federal...

Senate may consider equal funding for Medicaid in low-cost States

Federal News June 21, 2017

Senate Republicans may consider providing equal funding to states, like South Dakota, with low Medicaid spending costs. Sen. Mike Rounds has indicated that he...

Senate vote on the AHCA likely by end of June

Federal News June 21, 2017

We learned today that the Senate will release its version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on Thursday or Friday of this week,...

Officials concerned about dangers of fentanyl-laced heroin

State News June 20, 2017

South Dakota drug enforcement officials are concerned about the influx of a dangerous painkiller that is now being cut into heroin. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but 50 to 100 times more potent, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

CMS extends comment deadline for SNF advance notice of proposed rulemaking

Federal News June 20, 2017

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the comment period for its advance notice of proposed rulemaking on potential revisions to the skilled nursing facility payment system.

Hoven hospital items up for bid

Member News June 19, 2017

An auction lot of mostly non-medical equipment is up for bid Wednesday evening courtesy of a Hoven hospital that closed in 2010. Holy Infant Hospital, which opened in 1943, closed in 2010.

South Dakota receives initial approval for its HCBS state transition plan

Federal News June 19, 2017

On June 2, 2017, CMS granted South Dakota initial approval of its Statewide Transition Plan (STP) to bring settings into compliance with the federal home and community-based services (HCBS) regulations.

AHA: MACPAC issues June report to Congress

Federal News June 16, 2017

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission has released its June report to Congress. The report includes a chapter examining how Medicaid programs are responding to the opioid epidemic, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA).

South Dakota’s first West Nile case of 2017 reported

State News June 15, 2017

South Dakota's first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the year has been detected in Davison County in a person between the ages...

SD continuing to process revalidation submissions requested of all Medicaid providers

State News June 15, 2017

South Dakota is continuing to process the revalidation submissions requested of all Medicaid providers in the summer of 2016 in order to meet federal requirements. Given the large volume of applications to review and process, the revalidation process can take months to complete and approve.

Study shows $8.8B AHCA Medicaid funding disparity for SD

Federal News June 14, 2017

A Missouri Hospital Association report outlines the potential for significant funding disparities between states that expanded Medicaid compared to non-expansion states. The study reviews the current version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), focusing on the 19 states that opted out of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) full expansion for Medicaid, including South Dakota.

Report identifies AHCA could result in nearly $9 billion Medicaid funding disparities in South Dakota

Federal News June 14, 2017

A new report released this week outlines the potential for significant funding disparities between states that expanded Medicaid (expansion states) when compared to states...

Workforce housing shortage legislative interim summer study meets

State News June 14, 2017

The workforce housing shortage legislative interim summer committee met in Pierre Tuesday to hear from community leaders across the state to discuss workforce housing issues confronting South Dakota communities.

Make your nominations for the Distinguished Service Awards

Member News June 13, 2017

Every year, the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations recognizes one or more individuals for their exemplary service to health care at the SDAHO Annual Convention. However, the selection process begins with nominations from you!

Impact South Dakota elections: Support your SDAHO PAC

Member News June 13, 2017

The campaign is underway. Your PAC donations are critical to our advocacy efforts to support sound health care policy in South Dakota and in Washington D.C. If you have not received the SDAHO PAC brochure, it will be arriving soon.

Governor proclaims Thursday as Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Long Term Care News June 13, 2017

Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Dakota. Daugaard says the observance provides an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of the older population throughout the state.

New survey and certification letter on water management

Federal News June 13, 2017

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted a Survey and Certification Letter that outlines the responsibilities of health care providers, including Medicare-certified Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), to develop and implement water management policies and procedures to reduce the risk of growth and spread of Legionella and other opportunistic pathogens in building water systems.

Hospices: Review First Provider Preview Reports by June 30

Data News June 12, 2017

Provider Preview Reports for the Hospice Item Set (HIS) are available with Oct. 1, 2015, to Sept. 30, 2016, data. Providers who believe their quality measure results are inaccurate can request a CMS review until June 30.

Join us for 30th Annual Walleye Classic

Member News June 11, 2017

Plan to join us for the 30th Annual SDAHO Walleye Classic on Friday evening, June 23 and Saturday June 24. This year’s tournament will be held on northeastern South Dakota’s beautiful Glacial Lakes, with our home base at the Glacial Lakes Guide Service lodge near Florence, South Dakota.

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