The Latest News From SDAHO

SDAHO visits Hill during LeadingAge PEAK conference

Federal News March 23, 2017

The LeadingAge PEAK conference was held this week in Washington, D.C., in the midst of high lobbying activity around the House health care bill. SDAHO board members and LeadingAge delegates Erica Peterson and Justin Hinker joined Jen Porter, vice president post-acute care, and 1,000 other attendees.

Online webinar to cover documentation and coding for behavioral and mental health services

Education News March 23, 2017

The Association of Rural Heath Professional Coding is offering an online webinar April 12 on Documentation and Coding for Behavioral and Mental Health Services. The webinar runs 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CDT/10:30-11:30 p.m. MDT.

New AHA video explains what’s at stake with AHCA

Federal News March 22, 2017

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has produced a whiteboard video explaining what’s at stake as the American Health Care Act (AHCA) heads for an expected vote in the U.S. House on Thursday. The AHA and SDAHO cannot support the bill in its current form.

GOP House leaders tweak AHCA in effort to woo votes

Federal News March 21, 2017

House Republicans made several changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA) in an effort to garner support from GOP holdouts who could prevent...

State radio system software patches available through end of year

State News March 21, 2017

Local agencies have until Dec. 31, 2017, to purchase software patches to make their Motorola XTS/XTL radios compatible with the South Dakota State Radio System's eventual upgrade to the P25 system. The patches cost $600. After that date, the radios will continue to operate until the state system turns on P25 functionality.

CMS to release information next month on Rural Community Hospital Demonstration 5-year extension

State News March 20, 2017

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) says that it will release further information on the implementation of the second 5-year extension period...

IHI and NPSF to merge

Quality News March 20, 2017

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) have agreed to merge, effective May 1.

Avera Heart Hospital names new president

Member News March 17, 2017

Avera Heart Hospital has appointed Michael E. (Mick) Gibbs as its new president, the hospital announced on its Facebook page. Gibbs will lead Avera Heart Hospital and serve as cardiac and vascular service line leader for Avera Health.

AHA launches ad urging Congress to protect health coverage for most vulnerable

Federal News March 17, 2017

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is launching a television ad urging Congress to protect health coverage for the most vulnerable as it considers legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

State licensure office encouraging providers to check out CMS’s ‘Hand in Hand’ training

Federal News March 17, 2017

The South Dakota Office of Licensure and Certification is encouraging nursing facilities and other health care providers to view and educate staff on the “Hand in Hand” training program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The six-part series includes training on the disease process, abuse and reporting abuse, communication, actions and reactions, abuse prevention and making a difference in the life of residents with dementia.

MedPAC issues March report to Congress

Federal News March 17, 2017

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has released its March report to Congress.

House Budget Committee narrowly approves AHCA

Federal News March 16, 2017

The House Budget Committee on Thursday narrowly approved the American Health Care Act (ACHA), with three Republicans joining Democrats in opposition to the legislation. The committee voted 19-17 for the House Republican bill to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the AHCA now heads to the Rules Committee before going up for debate on the House floor.

SDAHO urges members to reach out to representatives on AHCA

Federal News March 15, 2017

SDAHO, in step with our national partners at the American Hospital Association (AHA) and LeadingAge, is urging members to reach out to their representatives to express their views on the American Health Care Act (AHCA) legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

3-14-17 Legislative Update Call

Uncategorized March 15, 2017

SDAHO gearing up for annual Continuing Care Conference

Education News March 14, 2017

SDAHO is holding its 18th annual Continuing Care Conference Wednesday, April 26-Thursday, April 27 at the Cedar Shore Resort in Oacoma/Chamberlain. The conference is designed to create the opportunity for networking and education for post-acute care professionals including administrators, directors of nursing, nursing staff, social services, activity coordinators and home health directors and staff.

SDHFMA holding annual meeting next week

Data News March 14, 2017

The South Dakota chapter for the Healthcare Financial Management Association (SDHFMA) is holding its spring meeting in Sioux Falls next week. The event at the Hilton Garden Inn South at 5300 S Grand Circle runs Wednesday, March 22 through Friday, March 24.

Nominees sought for Robert Wood John Foundation Award for Health Equity

Long Term Care News March 14, 2017

LeadingAge is encouraging members to submit nominations for the Robert Wood John Foundation Award for Health Equity. The award recognizes an individual or a team of two individuals who have successfully implemented a systems change approach to reducing health disparities. The applications deadline is April 30.

Senate confirms Verma as CMS administrator

Federal News March 14, 2017

The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Seema Verma to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Verma, a health policy consultant founded SVC Inc. and serves as its president and CEO, was approved as CMS administrator on a 55-43 vote.

Trump nominates Gottlieb to serve as FDA commissioner

Federal News March 14, 2017

President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Dr. Scott Gottlieb to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Gottlieb, a 44-year-old physician, is a fellow at the conservative think tank American Enterprise Institute, researching health policy, regulation and public health.

CBO: AHCA would cause 24 million to lose coverage, reduce deficits by $337B

Federal News March 13, 2017

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said Monday that the House Republican bill to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act would cause 24 million people to lose health insurance within a decade but reduce federal deficits by $337 billion.

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