The Latest News From SDAHO

340B regulatory challenge continues

Association members should have received a legislative “action alert” yesterday with a request to contact Rep. Kristi Noem and ask her to become a...

South Dakota Healthcare Solutions Coalition update

The South Dakota Healthcare Solutions Coalition recently met and shared updates related to progress that has been achieved toward implementation of the federal government...

SDAHO sets legislative forum dates

SDAHO will once again hold legislative forums at various locations in the state to give legislators and community leaders an opportunity to discuss issues...

Enforcement delays for Phase 2 nursing home regulations

On November 24, CMS issued S&C 18-04-NH delaying enforcement for certain F-Tags for Phase 2 of the Long Term Care Requirements of Participation (RoPs)....

AHA accepting NOVA award applications

The American Hospital Association is inviting hospitals and health systems to apply for the AHA NOVA Award. NOVA Awards recognize the bright stars of...

Gracious appreciation to health care workers as we celebrate Thanksgiving

As we gather together with family and friends to share food and fellowship this Thanksgiving holiday, we reflect on the honored profession of health...

SDAHO joins with associations to file amicus brief in 340B lawsuit

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) plans to join with more than 30 state healthcare associations to file an amicus brief. The...

Republican House tax proposal passes, Senate prepares to take action next week

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) cleared its first hurdle in the House late last week, passing with a vote of 227-205. ...

LTSS stakeholder work group holds third meeting

Last week, the Department of Human Services (DHS) facilitated the third meeting of the LTSS Stakeholder Work Group. The work group is a result...

Ways and Means Committee proposes cuts to critical rural programs

The House Ways and Means Committee has reached a bipartisan agreement to reauthorize several Medicare “Extenders” that recently expired or are set to expire...

Antibiotic Awareness Week

Health care providers are keenly aware of the importance of delivering the best possible care to patients every day. Part of that effort includes...

Open enrollment strong; ends December 15

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has reported higher than normal health plan enrollment numbers during the first two weeks of the...

National Rural Health Day

Today is National Rural Health Day, and the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) joins with others to recognize over 60 million Americans...

Senate moves to include repeal of individual mandate

Senate Republican leaders have proposed repealing the individual mandate as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by incorporating a provision into the latest...

340B strategy has a “two-pronged” approach

Litigation: On Monday, the American Hospital Association (AHA), along with five other Associations and hospitals filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court for...

Azar nominated as HHS secretary

Yesterday President Trump nominated Alex Azar as the next Health and Human Services secretary, following Tom Price, M.D., who resigned on Sept. 29. Azar...

SDAHO supports Rounds’ IHS audit bill

On Nov. 8 the Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a hearing on U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds’ Indian Health Services (IHS) Assessment legislation, S.465. Sen....

Grant opportunity for hospice

The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health has issued a grant opportunity to improve individual and family outcomes through continuity...

Republicans release tax reform legislation

Kevin Brady (R-TX), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, late last week. The...

South Dakota economic figures for October 2017

The latest revenue figures, prior to the Governor’s budget address on December 5 through 4 months of FY18 actual ongoing receipts, were (-$8.3M) lower...

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