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SDAHO Welcomes Loretta Bryan as Clinical Improvement Consultant

Member News
SDAHO welcomes Loretta Bryan! Loretta recently joined SDAHO as the Clinical Improvement Consultant. Within this position, Loretta will work closely with hospital quality staff...

HIMSS South Dakota Chapter Virtual Spring Forum

Education News
​HIMSS South Dakota is excited to formally announce the dates for their virtual annual meeting. Join HIMSS SD for their virtual HIT Spring Forum...

SDAHO’s Education for the Week of April 12

Education News
​Register today for the upcoming education during the week of April 12. Check out our event calendar for other upcoming educational opportunities from SDAHO...

COVID-19: Rural Health Clinics Lump Sum Payments

Federal News
Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) will be reimbursed by Medicare for COVID-19 vaccine administration the same way they are reimbursed for flu and pneumococcal shots:...

South Dakota Medicaid Updates COVID 19 FAQ with Billing Guidance

Covid-19
​South Dakota Medicaid has published an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for providers on COVID-19. The updated FAQ contains additional information and billing guidance...

Careers in Aging Week: April 18-24

Long Term Care News
Save the date for Careers in Aging Week! While COVID-19 may have slowed the movement of people into the Long Term Services and Support...

DSS Updates Health Home Quality Incentive Payment Methodology

State News
​The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) is updating the quality incentive payment methodology for the health home program. A total of $500,000...

One Year of COVID: Healthcare Heroes Turn the Tide

Healthcare Hero
In 2020, COVID-19 showed how our world could change in a matter of days. Now—thanks to the bravery of South Dakota's healthcare workers—we see...

April is National Occupational Therapy Month

Education News
During the month of April, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) celebrates Occupational Therapy Month and the more than 213,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy...

South Dakota 2021 Legislative Session Review

State News
The 2021 South Dakota Legislative session has officially come to an end. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increased interest and focus on healthcare. Overall, it...

SDAHO Education for the Week of April 5

Education News
​Register today for this weeks educational offerings. CE's are available to participants. Check out our event calendar for other upcoming educational opportunities from SDAHO...

CMS Issues Guidance Resuming Hospital Survey Activities

Federal News
CMS is lifting hospital surveys limitations as of March 23, 2021. CMS initially limited hospital surveys to immediate jeopardy complaint allegations for a period...

FEMA Warns of Funeral Assistance Scams

Federal News
​The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received reports of scammers reaching out to people offering to register them for funeral assistance. While FEMA...

South Dakota Department of Health Announces the Start of Phase 2 of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Covid-19
​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

Covid-19
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

Covid-19
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

Healthcare Hero
​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

Federal News
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

Education News
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

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...
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