Celebrating Medical Marvels: 99 Years & Beyond | September 24–26, 2025 | Sioux Falls Convention Center
The countdown is on! SDAHO’s Annual Convention is bringing together healthcare leaders from across South Dakota for golf, and two half days of keynotes, breakout sessions, networking, and recognition.
Check out this year’s education session lineup.
Thursday, September 25
8:00–9:15 am – Opening Keynote: Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence That Caring Makes a Difference
9:30–10:30 am Breakout Sessions
- It’s Not About Birth Year: The Evolution of Employees from A to Gen Z
- Practice Wisely and Save Hours Each Day
- Charting the Future of Healthcare…While Traveling on the Same Road
- Leadership Courage Through Curiosity
- Governance 101: Getting the Fundamentals Right
- Protecting Healthcare Integrity: Insights from the South Dakota Medicaid Fraud Control Unit & DSS
10:30–12:00 pm Breakout Session
- Population Health Management: Access, Outcomes, and Financial Implications
10:45–11:45 am Breakout Sessions
- Workforce Wake-Up Call: It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Work World
- Recovering Out Loud: Breaking Stigma and Saving Lives
- Washington Update: Legislation, Regulations, and Executive Actions
- Strategic Planning for Aging Services: A Roadmap for Managing Your Own Approach
- Sustainable Rural Health Through Digital Innovation and Partnerships
- Optimizing the Board and CEO Relationship – It’s a Partnership
11:45 am–1:15 pm – SDAHO Award Ceremony Luncheon
1:30–2:30 pm Breakout Sessions
- Design, Develop, Deliver: A Blueprint for a Thriving Healthcare Culture
- Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Embracing a New Reality
- Turning Data into Action: Optimizing Healthcare Operations and Strategy
- When Walking Away Isn’t an Option: Real-World De-escalation Strategies for Dementia Care
- Streamlining Your Information Governance Efforts with a Framework
2:30–4:00 pm Breakout Session
- Leading a Culture of Safety: A Blueprint for Success
2:45–3:45 pm Breakout Sessions
- Navigating Legal and Safety Challenges in Healthcare
- Courageous Conversations: When and How to Refer for Mental Health Support
- Investing in Health: The Community Benefits of Antibiotic Stewardship in South Dakota
- Strategies for Managing Unconscious Bias in Health Care
- Value-Based Purchasing in South Dakota LTC – Winning or Losing by 2%
4:00–6:00 pm – Vendor and Exhibitor Social
Friday, September 26
8:30–9:30 am Breakout Sessions
- Protect and Defend 340B in South Dakota’s Communities
- Reimagining the Healthcare Workforce: Building Teams Within
- Helping Food Insecurity Through Wellness Pantries
- Medicaid Eligibility Explained
9:45–10:45 am Breakout Sessions
- Understanding and Managing Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) “Gold Cup”
- Our Journey to Becoming South Dakota’s First Rural Emergency Hospital
- Innovations in Rural Health Care
- Drug Diversion in Healthcare: What You Need to Know
- Behavioral Health Consulting for Skilled Nursing Facilities & Assisted Living
11:00 am–12:00 pm – Closing Keynote: What’s Your Pink Cadillac? The Transformational Power of Prioritizing Joy
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