Reports / Statistics
On July 1, 2022, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2022-19 , which directs state agencies to disclose online detailed information about the entities who are receiving earmarked appropriations from the FY 2022-23 General Appropriations Act. The governor’s executive order requires compliance with FY 2022-23 state budget Proviso 117.21 . In order to promote transparency and accountability in the state’s budgetary process, information received by SCDHHS from organizations it contracts with through the state’s budget process will be posted on this website.
Posted: 07/20/2022 - 5:08pm
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) engages in an on-going effort to prevent and identify fraud in the Medicaid program, and to recover the funds lost because of fraudulent and wasteful practices on the part of healthcare providers. Not only is this mandated by federal regulations found in 42 CFR 455, it is critical because of the need to assure that public resources are properly managed.
Posted: 03/20/2023 - 11:31am
Posted: 01/25/2023 - 2:37pm
Posted: 12/20/2022 - 1:23pm
This report is issued pursuant to Section 117.116 (C) of Act 94 of 2022. “The Department of Health and Human Services shall continue to identify and implement telehealth benefits and policies that are evidence-based, cost efficient, and aligned with the needs of the Medicaid population. The department must also continue to review the temporary telephonic and telehealth flexibilities it has adopted to address the COVID-19 public health emergency and make permanent those that are suitable for inclusion in the Medicaid benefit. No later than October 1, the department shall submit a report to the Governor, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee on policy and benefit changes it has introduced in the furtherance of this goal and as part of its ongoing effort to improve the sustainability of telehealth services.
Posted: 09/28/2022 - 10:06am
Posted: 09/02/2022 - 3:08pm
Posted: 09/02/2022 - 3:03pm
Posted: 09/02/2022 - 3:00pm
The South Carolina Telehealth Alliance (SCTA) is a collaboration of academic medical centers, community hospitals and providers, existing telemedicine systems, government leaders and other entities that believe that all South Carolina residents should and can have access to quality health care, while effectively managing the cost of providing care.
Posted: 09/01/2022 - 10:14am
The South Carolina Telehealth Alliance (SCTA) is a collaboration of academic medical centers, community hospitals and providers, existing telemedicine systems, government leaders and other entities that believe that all South Carolina residents should and can have access to quality health care, while effectively managing the cost of providing care.
Posted: 05/26/2022 - 10:50am
The strategy document details SCDHHS’ goals to improve the health of South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid members through tracking quality measures that seek to address both medical and non-medical drivers of health. The document outlines SCDHHS’ goals and objectives for quality management and improvement and details specific priority quality initiatives. Providers and other interested stakeholders should submit comments on the draft South Carolina Medicaid Quality Strategy by emailing quality@scdhhs.gov by June 18, 2022.
View or download the report here.
Posted: 05/18/2022 - 9:43am
External Quality Review (EQR) Reports
- Select Health December 17, 2021, Review Year 2021
- Healthy Blue, July 2, 2021, Review Year 2021
- Absolute Total Care Review 2021
- Absolute Total Care MMP EQR Review 2021
- Humana EQR 2022
- Humana Readiness Review 2021
- Molina May 20, 2021, Review Year 2021
- Molina, May 20, 2021, Review Year 2021
- Select Health MMP- expected 7/14/22
- SC Solutions, August 19, 2021 Review Year 2021
- SCEQR Progress Tracking Report
- Annual Comprehensive Technical Report- expected 8/31/22
Posted: 05/17/2022 - 3:12pm
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order No. 2022-02 directing SCDHHS to perform a review and analysis of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health’s School Mental Health Services Program (SMHSP) and make recommendations for improving the program.
View or download the report here.
In addition to the report, Director Robby Kerr delivered a letter to Governor McMaster containing the agency's recommendations for improving school-based mental health services.
Posted: 05/03/2022 - 2:40pm
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) engages in an on-going effort to prevent and identify fraud in the Medicaid program, and to recover the funds lost because of fraudulent and wasteful practices on the part of healthcare providers. Not only is this mandated by federal regulations found in 42 CFR 455, it is critical because of the need to assure that public resources are properly managed.
Posted: 03/31/2022 - 4:53pm
Posted: 03/23/2022 - 4:15pm
The South Carolina Telehealth Alliance (SCTA) is a collaboration of academic medical centers, community hospitals and providers, existing telemedicine systems, government leaders and other entities that believe that all South Carolina residents should and can have access to quality health care, while effectively managing the cost of providing care.
Posted: 02/28/2022 - 2:04pm
Written Testimony of Eunice Medina Chief of Staff, South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging February 10, 2022
Posted: 02/10/2022 - 5:06pm
Posted: 01/18/2022 - 4:28pm
The South Carolina Telehealth Alliance (SCTA) is a collaboration of academic medical centers, community hospitals and providers, existing telemedicine systems, government leaders and other entities that believe that all South Carolina residents should and can have access to quality health care, while effectively managing the cost of providing care.
Posted: 11/22/2021 - 3:53pm
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Reimbursement Methodology and Policy ID/RD Waiver Rates and Waiver Case Management Rates Effective January 1, 2022
Dowload January 1, 2022 ID/RD Waiver Rates Used for Financial Impact Analysis
Posted: 11/18/2021 - 2:50pm