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HHS Announces Nearly $1 Billion from American Rescue Plan for Rural COVID-19 Response

Covid-19
As a part of t​he American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on May 5th ​the availability of nearly...

CMS Community Champions Video Launch

Covid-19
On May 5, 2021, as a part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) ongoing COVID response efforts to support the long...

Celebrate Nurses Week

Education News
Given everything this year has been thrown at nurses and other healthcare workers in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic, there isn't a better...

Quality Reporting Program Submission Deadline is May 17

Long Term Care News
The submission deadline for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH), and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Programs (QRP) is approaching. ...

Nominations Open for LeadingAge Annual Awards

Long Term Care News
The LeadingAge Annual Awards honor individuals that embody excellence in mission-focused aging services leadership, are models of quality and innovation, and are making outstanding...

Healthcare Hero Highlight: Adriana Boyd

Healthcare Hero
Life changed for many as COVID-19 spread across the globe. If you lived or worked in a long-term care facility, changes to your daily...

DSS Releases State Plan Amendment for Care Coordination Shared Savings Payments

State News
​The South Dakota Department of Social Services has released a Medicaid State Plan  regarding supplemental payment amounts for the inpatient and nursing facility providers...

May is Older Americans Month

Long Term Care News
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The theme for 2021 is "Communities of...

SD DOH Annual Medical Facility License Renewals

State News
The 2021-2022 annual medical facility license renewal process will begin the week of May 17-21, 2021. Emails will be sent out to all licensed...

DSS Proposes Revisions to Traumatic Brain Injury Add-On Payment Criteria

State News
​The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) intends to make a change to the South Dakota Medicaid State Plan concerning qualifying criteria for...

CDC Updates Guidance on Response to COVID-19 Vaccination in Post-Acute Care Facilities

Covid-19
The CDC has released updated information for healthcare personnel, patients and residents regarding the COVID-19 vaccination and its impact on visitation, infection prevention and...

CMS Proposes to Enhance Medical Workforce in Rural and Underserved Communities for COVID-19 Recovery

Covid-19
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued​ a proposed rule (CMS-1752-P) recently for inpatient and long-term care hospitals that builds on the...

Trustee Quarterly Newsletter Update Spring 2021

Member News
The Trustee Quarterly newsletter for Spring 2021 is now available, with the theme focusing on advancing healthier and more equitable communities. The latest issue...

Education for the Week of May 3

Education News
Here's a look at upcoming educational opportunities through SDAHO and other health-related organizations for the week of May 3. May 4, 1pm CST | Mental...

World Immunization Week 2021

Quality News
With all eyes on vaccines, World Immunization Week, April 24th – 30th 2021 offer an unprecedented opportunity to build public trust in the value...

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Administration to Resume this Week in South Dakota

Covid-19
From DOH: The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) announced health systems and federal retail pharmacies across the state will resume the use and...

Healthcare Hero: Mindy Smith

Healthcare Hero
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major disruptor for the healthcare industry. We have witnessed how an essential need in modern society like medical...

SDAHO’s Executive Leadership Series Registration Closes April 28

Education News
​The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) and other state hospital associations are collaborating to bring hospital and health system leaders an exciting...

CMS extends South Dakota Medicaid’s Recovery Audit Contractor Exemption

State News
​The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved South Dakota Medicaid's State Plan Amendment seeking an exemption to Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC)...

Last Chance to Register for SDAHO’s Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference (Deadline 4/26)!

Education News
We are excited to provide you with education, resources, prizes, and even some special messages from some of South Dakota's long-term care partners! Registration includes...
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