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VA issues pre-solicitation notice for community nursing home services

Federal News
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals from contractors in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska to provide...

Pace of change out of Washington increases level of uncertainty

Federal News
The level of activity in our nation’s capital continues to increase with President Trump issuing a steady stream of executive orders and tweets. The...

Committee kills bill that would have forced provider-owned health plans to accept others’ in-network payments

State News
The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday unanimously defeated a bill that would have forced provider-owned health plans to accept other plans’ in-network payments or...

SDAHO Legislative Session Update Call 2-7-17

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SDAHO helps reduce reporting burden for hospitals

Quality News
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been focused on collaborative activities that mitigate duplication of efforts to reduce the data reporting...

Community living home bill heads to governor’s desk

Long Term Care News
A bill to license and regulate community living homes is headed to the South Dakota governor's desk after passing both chambers. House Bill 1040 was...

ACA marketplace signups down 4 percent nationwide, up 14 percent in SD

Federal News
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says 9.2 million Americans signed up for 2017 Health Insurance Marketplace policies under the Affordable Care...

House committee advances APRN bill

State News
The House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would remove the requirement that certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse...

CMS reminding long-term care facilities of PBJ deadline

Federal News
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) is reminding long-term care facilities that as of July 1, 2016, electronic submission of staffing data through...

Medicare cost reports and association membership dues

Member News
As you may know, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that political contributions and the cost of lobbying activities are...

CMS offers cybersecurity recommendations

Federal News
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has sent out a Survey and Certification Letter, sharing recommendations to providers regarding cyber security. The letter...

SD CAH-HCPro Medicare Boot Camp planned for September

Education News
The Office of Rural Health and the South Dakota Healthcare Financial Management Association are teaming up on the annual SD CAH-HCPro Medicare Boot Camp. Staff...

Senate committee defeats bill to redistribute unused nursing facility beds

Long Term Care News
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Friday defeated a bill that would have allowed for the redistribution of unused nursing facility bed...

Bill requiring Board of Pharmacy to report on opioids heads to governor’s desk

State News
A bill requiring the Board of Pharmacy to report to the Legislature regarding monitoring and use of opioids has passed both chambers of the...

SDAHO Offers CAH Conditions of Participation Webinar Series

Education News
SDAHO is offering a three‐part webinar series, “Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation 2017: Ensuring Compliance”, Tuesdays, February 7, 14 and 21, from 9:00...

LeadingAge encouraging members to engage with lawmakers on Medicaid

Long Term Care News
LeadingAge is encouraging service providers and the elders they serve the opportunity to engage with their lawmakers and urge them to oppose fundamental changes...

House committee advances EMR bill

State News
The House Health and Human Services Committee on Thursday advanced a bill to create a state certification for emergency medical responders (EMRs). Tom Martinec, deputy...

House committee advances free-standing emergency medical care licensure bill

State News
The House Health and Human Services Committee on Thursday advanced a bill establishing licensure of free-standing emergency medical care facilities. Senate Bill 49 would set...

House defeats nursing home bed sale/transfer bill

State News
The South Dakota House of Representatives on Wednesday defeated a bill that would have allowed nursing facilities to transfer or sell nursing bed capacity. SDAHO...

House passes bill revising licensure of physical therapists and assistants advances

State News
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that revises certain provisions regarding the licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The legislation, which...
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