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All states have a Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) which is funded by the Medicare program. QIOs are responsible for reviewing the medical care provided to Medicare patients. In South Dakota, the QIO is the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care.

At the Foundation, we work to protect the rights of Medicare beneficiaries and improve the quality of their care. Our licensed health care professionals review medical charts, respond to beneficiary complaints, hold Medicare beneficiary education programs and work on quality projects to identify areas where care to Medicare recipients needs improvement.

We designed this section of our web site specifically to answer some of your questions in the following areas:

Rights of Medicare Beneficiaries
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If you have any trouble finding what you need or any questions not covered here, please feel free to call us at (800) 658-2285 or (605) 336-3505. We look forward to serving you!
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All information on this site is provided as a public service only and should not be relied upon as medical or legal advice. Some of the information included in this site was obtained through work performed under a contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services. SDFMC shall not be held liable for any damages arising from the use of or reliance upon information supplied herein. Any links to other organizations contained on this site are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement by SDFMC.

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