​ SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update September 2, 2022
Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story...
Increased Use of Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with...
The expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with individuals staying in treatment longer and reducing their risk of medically treated...
Medicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.6 Billion in 2021 and Continues...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Medicare Shared Savings Program, through its work with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) –...
HHS Announces Awarding of $79.1 Million in Overdose Prevention Grants
​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing the awarding of...
Quality Corner: SDAHO Member Facility Featured in Compass Navigator
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to lift up member facility, Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center as they are featured...
Sepsis Alliance Offers Free Nursing CE Credits at Sepsis Summit
On September 28-29, the Sepsis Alliance is proudly hosting its Sepsis Alliance Summit. Set to coincide with Sepsis Awareness Month, the event will feature...
AAHPM Introduces New Palliative Care Quality Measures
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) announced the finalization of two patient-reported outcomes measures (PROM) to improve the quality of care...
September is Suicide Prevention Month in South Dakota
September is suicide prevention month in South Dakota. The South Dakota Department of Social Service is sharing information and resources.
Suicide can touch anyone, anywhere...
Community Response to Child Abuse Conference Set for Oct. 6-7, 2022
Every community is vital in South Dakota’s efforts to end child maltreatment in our state. The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment is...
New Price Transparency Site Launched
SDAHO is excited to announce the launch of a new price transparency site. The new site, South Dakota Hospitals Charge Compare, provides healthcare consumers...
