Quality Corner: Managing Opioid Use Disorders in Patients with Chronic Pain

On August 1, 2024, Dr. Craig Uthe presented a webinar session for SDAHO on Care & Management of the Patient with Chronic Pain & Opioid Dependence. Dr. Uthe described...

AHA Cybersecurity Advisory: Iran-based Cyber Actors Enabling Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Organizations

The American Hospital Association (AHA) national advisor for cybersecurity and risk shared a cybersecurity advisory warning of potential Iran-based cyber actors enabling ransomware attacks on US organizations. The original...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It's a time to remember the lives lost to suicide and to acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts. We also...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update August 30, 2024

Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete overview where...

$440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced more than $558 million in funding to improve maternal health, building on the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to reducing the...

The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage

The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible to ensure lifesaving medical...

Continuing Education Offered for Social Workers and Nursing Home Administrators

SDAHO is committed to fostering the professional development of our members through a comprehensive range of educational opportunities. We offer both live and on-demand webinars that provide continuing education...

SDAHO’s Lindsay Stroman elected to HOSA’s Board of Directors

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce Lindsay Stroman, SDAHO’s Workforce Development Coordinator was recently elected to Board of Directors for the South Dakota...

Becker’s Hospital Review releases CDC’s outlook for 2024-25 virus seasons

Becker's Hospital Review recently released their Clinical Leadership article focused on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlook for the 2024-25 virus season with four takeaways. The...

Top 10 reasons to attend SDAHO’s 2024 Annual Convention

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is gearing up for the 2024 Annual Convention, taking place September 25-27, 2024, in Rapid City, at The Monument. If you have...

National Neonatal Nurses Week: September 14-20, 2024 –Learn More About this Incredible Career

Each year in September a week is designated to recognize neonatal nurses. This year that week is September 14-20, 2024. These are the nurses that care for the most...

Grant Spotlight: August 2024

Does your organization apply for and receive federal grants? If so, are you aware that the Uniform Grant Guidance is changing? The Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) is the government...

South Dakota health care providers’ inspection reports made publicly available

South Dakota Searchlight recently published an article focusing on the South Dakota Department of Heath’s decision to post all inspection reports. The article featured SDAHO’s VP of Post-Acute Care Justin Hinker....

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update August 23, 2024

Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete overview where...

SDAHO offers even more education tracks at the 2024 Annual Convention

Last week, SDAHO shared information about several new and enhanced education tracks being offered during this year’s Annual Convention, taking place September 25-27, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Those...

New Medicare Advantage Question and Complaint Process for Provider Organizations

The American Hospital Association (AHA) released a member advisory on August 20, 2024 about a new Medicare Advantage question and complaint process for provider organizations. The full advisory can...
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CMS Releases New Report on No Surprises Act Enforcement and Complaints

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its latest report on enforcement and complaint data related to Title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, which...

Pharmacy Association 138th Annual Convention

Get ready for two days of learning, networking, and fun at the South Dakota Pharmacists Association's 138th Annual Convention, taking place September 13-14 in Brookings, SD! Here's a sneak peek...

CDC: COVID-19 surging across the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 data tracker shows an 18.1% test positivity rate for the week ending Aug. 10, the highest it has been since January 2022. Wastewater surveillance,...

Transitions of Care Survey

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) has been hearing from members about the challenges they are facing placing patients in post-acute care beds across the state. SDAHO...