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Senate Republicans release revised draft of BCRA

Federal News July 13, 2017

Today, the Senate Republican leadership unveiled a revised version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). The estimated impact of the revisions by the...

CMS issues OPPS, PFS proposed rules for calendar year 2018

Federal News July 13, 2017

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the proposed rules updating the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and physician fee schedule...

Public hearing scheduled for new community living home regulations

State News July 12, 2017

The Department of Health (DOH) issued formal notice of a public hearing to give the agency authority to license and regulate community living homes...

Debate resumes on BCRA; Senate delays recess

Federal News July 12, 2017

Congress is back in session this week and the Senate will delay their August recess by two weeks as work continues on health care...

CMS changes its policies on civil money penalties for nursing facilities

Federal News July 11, 2017

CMS issued a Survey and Certification memo regarding a revision of their policies and the analytic tool used to calculate CMPs. The changes go into effect July 17.

SDHHRA seeks nominations for Spirit of Service Award, Human Resource Leadership Award

Member News July 10, 2017

The South Dakota Healthcare Human Resource Association is seeking nominations for two awards that are presented at the SDAHO Convention: The Spirit of Service Award and the Human Resource Leadership Award.

Book your room for the 2017 convention

Convention Spotlight July 10, 2017

A block of sleeping rooms is being held at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, 505 North 5th Street, for convention attendees. Reservations can be made online.

CMS issues final rule to delay home health conditions of participation effective date

Long Term Care News July 7, 2017

CMS issued a final rule to delay the effective date for the new home health conditions of participation. The original effective date was July 13, 2017. Under pressure from providers and other interested parties, including SDAHO, CMS is delaying the effective date for an additional six months until Jan. 13, 2018.

National Anthem auditions sought for annual convention

Convention Spotlight July 7, 2017

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is seeking a member to sing the national anthem as a part of the opening keynote luncheon, on Wednesday, Sept. 20 during the 91st Annual Convention at the Rapid City Civic Center.

Member of MTV’s hit show ‘The Buried Life’ to open annual convention

Convention Spotlight July 6, 2017

Bucket list (n.) : a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying. Comes from the term “kicked...

Work continues on Senate bill to repeal the ACA

Federal News July 6, 2017

Although Congress is in recess this week, Senate staffers are continuing to work on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) and estimates are that...

Requirements of Participation (RoPs) Interpretive Guidelines for nursing facilities released

Long Term Care News July 6, 2017

On June 30, CMS issued Survey and Certification memo 17-36-NH, releasing the revision to the State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP for Phase 2...

Independence Day Reflections!

Member News June 30, 2017

The 4th of July holiday is a time set aside in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,...

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issues bulletin after recent international cyberattacks

Uncategorized June 29, 2017

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a bulletin advising ongoing vigilance and review of cyber practices, noting that patches remain...

Foundation expanding person-centered, trauma-informed services for Holocaust survivors

Long Term Care News June 29, 2017

The Jewish Federations of North America's (JFNA) Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care has announced the release of its request for proposals (RFPs) for...

Sleep Lab Credentialing

Member News June 28, 2017

During District II’s roundtable discussion, members inquired about the Noridian sleep lab credentialing policy that went into effect on June 5. There were concerns...

Better Choices, Better Health® workshops are coming to your area!

Member News June 28, 2017

Upcoming 2017 Better Choices, Better Health® workshops are coming to your area! The Stanford University evidence-based program, Better Choices, Better Health® with Diabetes is...