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Public Notice of Final Action for Setting Payment Rates for Long Term Care Facility Services (Excluding State-Owned Nursing Facilities)
Public Notice of Final Action for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Public Notice of Final Action for Dental Services
Public Notice of Final Action for the Supplemental Teaching Physician (STP) Payment Program
Waiver Renewal for the Community Choices (CC) and HIV/AIDS Waivers
Public Notice of Final Action for Medication-Assisted Treatment
Heightened Scrutiny Category 2 Settings: Submission to CMS; South Carolina Home and Community-Based Services Statewide Transition Plan updates
Palmetto Coordinated System of Care 1915(c) Waiver Amendment
Final Action for Setting Payment Rates for Long Term Care Facility Services (Excluding State-Owned Nursing Facilities)
Final Action for FFY 2021 DSH Payments and Swing Bed Hospital and Administrative Day Rates
State Community Engagement Implementation Task Force
Amendment for the Medically Complex Children (MCC) Waiver
Proposed Action for Setting Payment Rates for Long Term Care Facility Services (Excluding State-Owned Nursing Facilities)
Proposed Action for FFY 2021 DSH Payments and Swing Bed Hospital and Administrative Day Rates
Amendment for the Medically Complex Children (MCC) Waiver
Public Notice of Final Action for Professional Service Fee Schedules
Public Notice of Final Action for Medicaid Coverage of Contraceptives
Public Notice of Final Action for Early Intervention/Family Training Services Program Rate Increase
Final Action for the Introduction of Therapeutic Foster Care for Child Medicaid Beneficiaries
Public Notice of Proposed Action for Medicaid Coverage of Contraceptives
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SCDHHS and University of South Carolina to Support School Districts in Responding to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
Tool Part of Push to Ensure Medicaid Members Have Up-to-date Contact Information
Behavioral Health Services Accounted for More than 50% of Medicaid Encounters During Pandemic
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) today announced Medicaid coverage will be extended from 60 days to 12 months postpartum for new and expecting mothers.
Community Connections Provides Database to Connect Those Seeking Help to Programs and Resources That Can Lead to Better Health Outcomes
Amendment Introduced by Rep. Herbkersman Supports Agency Initiative Introduced in 2019 to Provide Additional Resources to Low-income, New Mothers
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Acting Director Thomas Clark Phillip, in coordination with Governor Henry McMaster, today urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to maintain a key public health initiative it approved in December 2019. In a letter sent to Acting CMS Administrator Elizabeth Richter, Phillip requested the Biden administration uphold the two Section 1115 demonstration waivers that make up the Healthy Connections Community Engagement Initiative citing its “innovative approach to promote better health outcomes and financial independence by providing access to resources to the most vulnerable South Carolinians while incentivizing able-bodied South Carolinians to achieve self-sustainability.”
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) announced it will immediately begin accepting applications for a new limited-benefit Medicaid coverage group to provide reimbursement for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing for those without healthcare coverage. SCDHHS’ COVID-19 Limited Benefit Program was authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and will provide additional financial support to increase access to testing, a critical component of the state’s response to addressing the pandemic, for South Carolinians without other sources of healthcare coverage.
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Christian L. Soura’s resignation as Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective April 7, 2017.
South Carolina Birth Outcomes Initiative Wins National Award for Innovative Strategies to Improve Health of Moms and Babies
Beginning April 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will require that providers verify Medicaid members' controlled substance prescription history before issuing prescriptions for opioids
Project Aims To Reduce Preterm Births; Prevent Child Injury
A summary all of public comments received on the proposed five-year renewal of the Intellectually Disabled and Related Disabilities (ID/RD) home and community-based waiver program and the ID/RD Waiver Transition plan.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), the South Carolina Birth Outcomes Initiative (SCBOI), the South Carolina Neonatology Consortium and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) have teamed up to open South Carolina’s first Mother’s Milk Bank to improve the health of the state’s most vulnerable infants. This milk bank will provide breast milk to very low birth-weight (VLBW) babies – infants weighing less than 3.3 pounds - in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in South Carolina.
50-foot vehicle delivers onsite training statewide to reduce non-medically necessary C-sections
An annual report released today highlights how the South Carolina Birth Outcomes Initiative (SCBOI), a multi-stakeholder collaborative led by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) focused on improving birth outcomes, has successfully reduced non-medically necessary early-elective inductions by 50 percent from 2011 to 2013 with 60 percent of all birthing hospitals in our state boasting a rate of zero percent for early elective inductions between 37 and 38 weeks.
Over 10,000 participants enrolled in statewide program to improve health
Over 10,000 participants enrolled in statewide program to improve health
Columbia, SC - In support of our efforts to improve the health of moms and babies in our state, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) and the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) are hosting the third annual South Carolina Birth Outcomes Initiative (SCBOI) Symposium on Thursday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. at the Columbia Marriott.
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) was awarded a four-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement the Palmetto Coordinated System of Care (PCSC). This statewide collaborative implements innovative best practices in care for children and youth with behavioral health needs in South Carolina.
Project supports new statewide care model for children and youth with behavioral health disorders
Columbia, S.C. – Tony Keck, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), received the 2014 Early Childhood Champion award from the Institute for Child Success (ICS), a research and policy organization working across South Carolina to create a culture that facilitates and fosters the success of young children.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is proud to announce that Adriana Day, CPA, will serve as Deputy Director for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting March 28, 2014. Elizabeth (Beth) Hutto, Esq., who served as interim Deputy Director and CFO, has been named Deputy Director for Eligibility, Enrollment and Member Services.
The Horry County Medicaid Eligibility office and Medicaid Community Long-Term Care office in Conway are moving to a new location in the Genesis Complex at 1201 Creel St.
Despite strong medical schools, high resident retention rates and $189,940,402 in spending on Graduate Medical Education (GME) by South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) in state fiscal year 2012, South Carolina has struggled for years to attract and retain physicians to serve rural areas and the urban poor.
SC Hospitals partner with primary care groups to improve health outcomes for frequent ER users
Reports / Statistics
Posted: 01/19/2012 - 4:06pm
- Section 1: Overview & FY 2012 Update
- Section 2: FY 2013 Budget Request
- Section 3: Looking Ahead
Posted: 01/19/2012 - 1:41pm
Posted: 01/11/2012 - 5:03pm
- Section 1: Overview
- Section 2: FY 2012 Update
- Section 3: FY 2013 Budget Request
- Section 4: Looking Ahead
Posted: 12/15/2011 - 1:43pm
Medicaid Cost and Quality Effectiveness
- Cost Effectiveness Analysis
- Cost Effectiveness Analysis Supplement - Rx Rebates
- CY2013_SC Medicaid Proviso Plan Performance Report
The Department of Health and Human Services shall establish a procedure to assess the various forms of health care delivery systems to measure cost effectiveness and quality. These measures must be compiled on an annual basis on identifiable benchmarks. These measures must broadly address agency program areas and initiatives using national and state measures. Cost effectiveness shall be determined in an actuarially sound manner and data must be aggregated in a manner to be determined by a third party. The methodology must use appropriate case-mix and actuarial adjustments. The department shall issue an annual healthcare report of statewide measures deemed appropriate by the department required under state and federal guidelines. The report shall be formatted in a clear, concise manner in order to be easily understood by Medicaid beneficiaries and other stakeholders. The annual results of the cost effectiveness calculations, quality measures and the report cards shall be made public on the department's website by December thirty-first for the prior state fiscal year.
Medicaid Cost And Quality Effectiveness
Description: The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) commissioned the following reports that meet the requirements of Proviso 21.33 of the General Appropriations Act of 2011-2012: “Medicaid Cost Effectiveness Analysis” and “Managed Care Savings Analysis”. These reports are important tools in understanding South Carolina Medicaid’s recent experience with coordinated care and will help guide future development of service delivery models. Posted: 10/14/2011 2:54:10 PM
Medicaid Cost And Quality Effectiveness
Description: The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) commissioned the following three independent reports that meet the requirements of Proviso 21.33 of the General Appropriations Act of 2010-2011: “Medicaid Cost and Quality Effectiveness,” “Managed Care Savings Analysis” and “South Carolina Health Plans Report Card.” These reports are important tools in understanding South Carolina Medicaid’s recent experience with coordinated care and will help guide future development of service delivery models.
Posted: 10/4/2010 8:50:17 AM
Posted: 10/14/2011 - 12:07pm
Best Management Practices Self Assessment
Description: DHHS self-assessment of management, as mandated by Proviso 72.62, State Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Appropriations Act.
Posted: 12/04/2009
2009 Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Services Survey
This report was produced under contract with the SC Department of Health and Human Services by the USC Institute for Families in Society. We are indebted to the staff of the USC Institute for Public Service and Policy Research Survey Lab for their help in conducting the telephone interviews.
Download Full Report
Posted:9/22/2009
DHHS 2008 Annual Report
Posted: 7/6/2009 4:06:30 PM
SCDHHS Response to LAC Audit of
Non-emergency Transportation Program
Copy of the LAC Report
2008 Annual Satisfaction and Experience Report
Description: Report Of Annual Survey Of Community Long Term Care (CLTC) Consumer Experience and Satisfaction
Posted: 4/6/2009 4:18:41 PM
Posted: 12/04/2009 - 12:22pm
Posted: 04/18/2008 - 5:13pm
CLTC Annual Consumer Experience and Satisfaction Report
Description: Report of Annual Survey of Community Long Term Care (CLTC)
Consumer Experience and Satisfaction
Posted: 11/7/2007 11:31:10 AM
Best Management Practices Self Assessment
Description: DHHS self-assessment of management, as mandated by Proviso 72.59, State Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Appropriations Act.
Posted: 10/29/2007
DHHS 2006 Annual Report (7 Mb)
Posted: 4/17/2007 10:41:11 AM
Description: THe State Children's Health Insurance Plans
Posted: 2/20/2007 9:18:58 AM
Posted: 11/07/2007 - 4:15pm
Best Management Practices Self Assessment
Description: DHHS self-assessment of management, as mandated by Proviso 72.62, State Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Appropriations Act.
Posted: 08/22/2006
Posted: 08/22/2006 - 5:17pm
Best Management Practices Self Assessment
Posted: 12/08/2005
Posted: 12/08/2005 - 4:19pm
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