South Dakota Department of Health Announces the Start of Phase 2 of COVID-19 Vaccine...
The South Dakota Department of Health announced the statewide move to Phase 2 of South Dakotas’ COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning Monday, April 5, 2021. With this...
CDC Updates Guidance for Nursing Homes
CDC gave a major make-over to long-term care guidance on March 29. The guidance “Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes,” has been renamed “Interim...
Senate Votes to Extend Medicare Sequester Relief
On March 25, 2021, the Senate passed by 90-2 vote to extend Medicare sequester relief until the end of 2021, temporarily eliminating the 2%...
Healthcare Hero Highlight: Brookings Health System Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists are integral members of any healthcare team. Like many healthcare professionals on the frontlines of this pandemic, respiratory therapists are tired. Their...
CMS extends federal marketplace special enrollment period until August 15
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended the special enrollment period (SEP) launched February 15 for the federally facilitated marketplace in response to the COVID-19 public...
Community Health Workers Improve Patient Care
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are critical for improving quality improvement initiatives because they provide insight into patient needs and the patient experience.
As trusted members of...
SDAHO Presents Executive Leadership Summit
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) and other state hospital associations are collaborating to bring hospital and health system leaders an exciting...
Live Event for Nursing Home and Acute Care Providers
Are you ready for 1135 waivers to sunset and regular safety surveys to resume? Join LeadingAge April 8 for a live webinar that will...
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease of the central nervous system that can cause symptoms throughout the body. It's believed to be an...
Combating Behavioral Health Stigma
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has launched its new People Matter, Words Matter poster series to help combat behavioral health stigma in health care...
