The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to offer a variety of advocacy sessions during the 2025 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference, taking place April 8-9, 2025, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Advocacy is a big part of this year’s event.
Advocating on behalf of healthcare comes in many forms and at many levels. During this year’s most comprehensive long-term care event in South Dakota, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in several sessions that focus on advocacy, at the local, state and federal levels.
- Tuesday April 8 | 2:30pm | Medicare Advantage Strategies for Post-Acute Care Navigating Medicare Advantage Plan can be very complex and, in some situations, challenging. This panel discussion brings together healthcare leaders who share their expertise on navigating Medicare Advantage Plans, including contracting operational challenges and health plan strategies specific to post-acute care settings. Industry experts will discuss the tough decisions surrounding the acceptance of various Medicare Advantage plans so that you can advocate for your own facility by gaining actionable insights on optimizing care delivery, reimbursement strategies and long-term sustainability. The session is moderated by SDAHO President/CEO Tim Rave and features: Teri Jacobs, Avera Health; Nick Stanek, Sanford Health/Good Samaritan Society; Samantha Vosloo, PointClickCare.
- Tuesday April 8 | 3:45pm | Regulatory Insights from the South Dakota Department of Health
Join the South Dakota Department of Health Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification for an informative session on recent nursing home surveys and regulatory updates. Presenters will offer valuable insights and recommendations, covering the most common deficiencies cited in surveys, top complaints against providers, and the latest regulatory guidance. This session will provide participants with the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists and ask questions, gaining expert advice from the SDDOH. This session features: Cassie Deffenbaugh, RN; Jennifer Maeschen, RN, South Dakota Department of Health. - Wednesday April 9 | 9:15am | The Changing Landscape of Medicare: Home Health and Hospice
In recent years, care in the home has been championed at every level of government but both home health and hospice have faced backlash for higher costs, bad actors, and industry-wide consolidation. In this session, attendees will get an update on Medicare payment and regulatory policies that shape the ability of Medicare providers to care for older adults in their homes. Learn about the massive regulatory changes coming to the Medicare home health and hospice programs in 2025 and how to effectively prepare an advocate on behalf of your facility and residents. The speaker will also present a brief update on federal regulatory advocacy efforts related to benefit reform, program integrity, and payment. This session features Katy Barnett with LeadingAge.
There is still time to register for SDAHO’s 2025 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference. To learn more, click here.
