The Latest News From SDAHO

NHPCO selects Banach as new president and CEO

Long Term Care News January 13, 2017

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) has selected Edo Banach, JD, as its next president and chief executive officer. Banach succeeds J. Donald...

South Dakota Health Care Solutions Coalition continues, next meeting Jan. 25

Uncategorized January 12, 2017

The South Dakota Health Care Solutions Coalition met Wednesday, Jan. 11, for the adoption of the final report and the status of the six...

HRSA issues final rule on 340B drug ceiling prices, penalties

Federal News January 12, 2017

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released a final rule on drug ceiling prices and civil monetary penalties for manufacturers in the...

Governor kicks off 2017 legislative session

State News January 11, 2017

Gov. Dennis Daugaard kicked off the 92nd session of the South Dakota Legislature with his State of the State address Tuesday, vowing to tackle...

NQP issues brief assists with end-of-life conversations

Quality News January 11, 2017

A new issues brief from National Quality Partners (NQP) aims to empower individuals with advanced illness, family members and caregivers to lead decisions about...

CMS finalizes new Medicare and Medicaid home health care rules, beneficiary protections

Long Term Care News January 9, 2017

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Monday finalized rules governing home health agencies aimed at improving the quality of health care...

CMS conducting Transfer of Health Information and Care Preferences quality study

Long Term Care News January 9, 2017

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is contracting with RTI and Abt to develop and implement two quality measures designed to meet...

Feds to close large portion of Hot Springs VA hospital

Federal News January 6, 2017

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday finalized its decision to close a large portion of the VA hospital in Hot Springs. U.S. Sens....

HCBS webinar recording available

Education News January 6, 2017

The recording for the Dec. 28 Adult Services and Aging Home and Community Based Services Assisted Living Provider Education webinar is available online. (View...

AHA hosting Jan. 17 webinar on strategies to prevent workplace violence

Federal News January 6, 2017

The American Hospital Association (AHA) Hospitals Against Violence initiative and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering will host webinar on workplace violence prevention strategies...

Judge rejects HHS’s motion to reconsider order compelling agency to reduce Medicare claims appeal backlog

Federal News January 6, 2017

A federal judge has rejected a request by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reconsinder his order to eliminate the backlog...

Survey: Dining a significant factor in choosing senior living facilities

Long Term Care News January 6, 2017

LeadingAge says a recent survey of senior living executives found that dining plays a significant role in consumers’ selection of and satisfaction with senior...

IHS announces expanded National Health Service Corps opportunities

Federal News January 5, 2017

The Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced that 27 additional IHS and tribal hospitals are eligible...

Video-based telemedicine use triples in 2016

Federal News January 3, 2017

The use of video-based telemedicine has more than tripled over the past year, according to a recent survey from Rock Health, a venture fund...

CMS provides preliminary guidance on two sections of 21st Century Cures Act

Federal News January 3, 2017

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided preliminary guidance regarding two sections of the 21st Century Cures Act. Section 16001 focuses on...

CMS conducting Clinical Practice Improvement Activities study

Quality News January 3, 2017

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is urging MIPS-eligible clinicians and groups to sign up for a new study to receive Clinical...

LifeSource honors SDAHO with platinum recognition for supporting donor program

Member News January 3, 2017

LifeSource has honored the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations for its efforts in encouraging hospital staff and community members to enroll in their...

State office releases rural health clinic most common deficiencies

Quality News January 3, 2017

The South Dakota Office of Licensure and Certification has released the most common deficiencies for rural health clinics. The office says one of the most...

Final Legislative Forum held in Parkston

Member News January 3, 2017

SDAHO held its final legislative forum in Parkston ahead of next week's start of the 92nd Legislative Session. Avera St. Benedict Health Center President and...

CMS website offers new attestation resources

Quality News January 3, 2017

The EHR Incentive Programs attestation system opens Tuesday and will be available through Feb. 28, 2017. Providers must attest by the attestation deadline to...

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