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

Long Term Care News
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
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

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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
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
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
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...

Comments sought related to MACRA proposed rule

Member News
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is seeking comment related to the recently released Proposed Rule for CY 2018 Updates to the Quality...

Delegation visits the “Hill”

Member News
A small delegation from the Health System group and SDAHO were in DC this week and visited with Representative Kristi Noem and the staff...

Senate Republicans challenged by newly release CBO analysis; South Dakota data alarming

Federal News
With the decision to delay a vote on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) and reeling from the latest analysis from the Congressional Budget...

AHA to hold 2nd Rural Hospital Policy Forum on Capitol Hill

Federal News
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will hold the Rural Hospital Policy Forum, July 19-20.  SDAHO board member, Bryan Slaba, administrator/CEO of Wagner Community Memorial...

Rural leaders conference a “collaboration” success

Member News
Nearly 60 participants gathered in Fort Pierre on June 14 and 15 to attend the Rural Health Leaders Conference. The event was a collaborative...

Senate republican leader delays vote on ACA legislation

Federal News
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today decided to delay a vote on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BRCA) given strong resistance from both...

Meandering Mayhem: 30th Annual SDAHO Walleye Classic

Member News
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 30th Annual SDAHO Walleye Classic at Glacial Lakes Hunting Lodge, northwest of Watertown, SD. With a...

Your advocacy is needed as CBO estimates Senate bill would leave 22M more uninsured

Federal News
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has just released its score for the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), estimating that the Senate version of the health care bill aimed at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would leave 22 million more uninsured.

MedPAC recommends Medicare payment system refinements in June report

Federal News
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has issued its June report to Congress, offering recommendations on refinements to Medicare payment systems and issues affecting...

Survey to study technology use for delivery of public health messaging

State News
The South Dakota Department of Health Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, in collaboration with chronic disease partners and stakeholders, is conducting an environmental scan guided by the South Dakota Chronic Disease State Plan.

5 steps to prepare for switch to Medicare Beneficiary Identifier numbers

Federal News
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking steps to remove Social Security numbers from Medicare cards in an effort to prevent fraud, fight identity theft and protect essential program funding and the private health care and financial information of beneficiaries.

Unified Voice newsletter moving to Fridays

Member News
In an effort to better align our array of communications for members, the association will be moving the weekly Unified Voice newsletter to a...

Senate introduces its version of AHCA

Federal News
The Senate unveiled its version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on Thursday morning, briefing Republican members of the chamber before releasing the bill to the public. The full text of the 142-page bill is available online.

New LeadingAge center identifies workforce solutions

Long Term Care News
The new LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions will serve as a platform for members and state affiliates to engage in ongoing, collaborative problem-solving around workforce issues.
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