The Latest News From SDAHO

Transparency is a component of CMS proposed 2019 IPPS rule

Federal News
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 25 published its proposed inpatient prospective payment system rule (IPPS) for federal fiscal year...

SD Medicaid announces change to opioid prescription benefit

State News
South Dakota Medicaid (Medicaid) recently announced changes to the prescription drug benefit regarding coverage of opioid prescriptions. In conjunction with the South Dakota Medicaid...

Catch the big one at the 31st Annual Walleye Classic

SDAHO Events
It’s time to create some big fish tales, reunite with old friends and establish new friendships at the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations...

FDA reports EpiPen shortage

Federal News
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this week announced a shortage of EpiPens,, citing a manufacturing delay. EpiPens are the emergency treatment for...

Collaboration and payment on Rural Health Leaders Conference agenda

SDAHO Events
Healthcare is a volatile, uncertain, complex, and sometimes ambiguous endeavor, especially for those who care for vulnerable populations. Join us at the Second Annual Rural...

Trump submits $15B spending cuts package

Federal News
President Donald Trump has requested $15 billion in budget cuts across 14 different agencies using a budget process known as rescission, which will go...

Bill introduced to establish new rural medical center model

Federal News
The Rural Emergency Medical Center (REMC) Act (H.R. 5678) was introduced in the U.S. House on Monday by Reps. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS), Ron Kind...

SDAHO members meet with congressional delegation; attend AHA conference

Member News
*Pictured Tom Clark (Avera Queen of Peace Hospital), Paulette Davidson (Regional Health Rapid City Hospital), Curt Hohman (Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center),...

State revenue and Medical Services reports released

State News
The general fund receipt report was released by the South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management showing the revenues are $4.4M above revised legislative...

Funding for affordable senior housing in jeopardy

Long Term Care News
The Trump Administration has proposed to cut funding for affordable housing at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by 22 percent,...

Trump to give major drug pricing speech Friday

Federal News
The White House confirmed Tuesday that President Trump will give his first major speech on drug pricing this Friday. It is anticipated the speech...

New VA Choice legislation introduced

Federal News
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee last week released a slightly revised version of the VA Choice bill that would streamline and expand programs for veterans...

Associate Member Spotlight – Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas

Member Spotlight
This week’s Associate Member Spotlight is on the Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas. Shelly Ten Napel, CEO, was interviewed for this story. What services...

May is Older Americans Month

Long Term Care News
Every May, the Administration on Aging, which is part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation's observance of Older Americans Month. Keeping...

Humana launches value-based hospital compensation plan

Quality News
Humana has launched a national, value-based care incentive program that provides compensation dependent on quality improvement and performance. The Hospital Incentive Program (HIP) is...

Avera’s Larson named ATA Woman of the Year

Member News
Deanna Larson, who started her career as a nurse, advanced to a quality leader for the Avera Health System and helped build the Avera...

Complete survey to help improve colorectal cancer care

State News
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the South Dakota Colorectal Cancer Task Force are working to improve access to colorectal cancer screening and follow-up...

Task force on pain management best practices announced

Federal News
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced earlier this week the appointment of 28 members to the new Pain Management Best Practices...

Sepsis prevention is focus of World Hand Hygiene Day

Quality News
On May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day, the focus is on the prevention of sepsis in health care. Health care-associated infections (those acquired during health...

Nursing facilities placed into receivership

Long Term Care News
Eighteen nursing homes and one assisted living center operated by the for-profit Skyline Health Care were placed into receivership earlier this week, following a...
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