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CMS extends comment deadline for SNF advance notice of proposed rulemaking

Federal News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

SD HealthLink hosting June roadshows

State News
South Dakota HealthLink is hosting a series of roadshows during the month of June. The roadshows will provide non-members with an overview of South Dakota Health Link including its current members and services offered.

Senate continues work on AHCA

Federal News
The U.S. Senate returned from recess to tackle the issue of passing the American Health Care Act (AHCA). It now appears that majority leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., intends to complete work and have the Senate vote on the bill by the end of June to avoid weighing down the rest of Republicans’ agenda.

Senate continues work on AHCA … Urgent call to action!

Federal News
The U.S. Senate returned from recess to tackle the issue of passing the American Health Care Act (AHCA).  It now appears that majority leader...

AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence Day is Friday

Member News
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and its members are gearing up for #HAVhope National Day of Awareness on Friday, a day focusing national attention on ending all forms of violence.

Summer interns join SDAHO

Member News
Amee Patel and Alex Ourth have joined SDAHO for summer internships. Patel is helping SDAHO develop an online health care workforce toolkit for South Dakota. Ourth joins SDAHO as part of the RISE-UP program through USD and will assist the SDAHO team with strategic priorities.
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