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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month is an opportunity to raise awareness on how we can all prevent and respond to human trafficking. It is...

CMS announces increase in accountable care relationships

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Jan. 15 that 53.4% of people with Traditional Medicare are in an accountable care relationship with a provider,...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: January 17, 2025: A resource for members

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...

Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Building a Retention-Driven Culture

SDAHO Enterprises endorsed business partner, Medical Solutions will be hosting a workforce retention webinar on Feb 10. On February 10 from 12–1 p.m. CST, discover...

2025 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 1

South Dakota’s 100th Legislative Session kicked off this past Tuesday January 14 with the delivery of the State of the State Address by Governor...

SD DOH offers data analysis summary on rural healthcare programs

Over the past year, the Office of Rural Health conducted a Strategic Analysis of Rural Healthcare Programs using a comprehensive five-step process to evaluate...

Del Gilbert to Kick Off SDAHO’s Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to welcome Del Gilbert, Founder of Accelerating Excellence, as this year’s opening keynote speaker...

HHS, DEA release rules related to telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances

The Department of Health and Human Services and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a series of rules Jan. 15 related to telemedicine prescribing of...

Call for Applications: EHDI Provider Education Center Emerging Leaders Program

The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Provider Education Center (EHDI PEC) is excited to announce the Emerging Leaders Program, aimed at increasing knowledge, confidence,...

SDAHO’s new member portal is now live

Effective immediately, SDAHO members now have access to the enhanced member portal and personalized Member Compass. The upgraded portal offers a range of new...

Governor Kristi Noem Delivers 2025 State of the State Address: Highlighting Healthcare

Tuesday, January 14, Governor Kristi Noem delivered the State’s 100th State of the State Address to a joint assembly of the legislature. This year...

Rural Hospital Stabilization Program – First cohort applications are due Wednesday, January 15

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) is pleased to support the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program (RHSP), a new initiative designed to assist...

SAMHSA awards $1 million grants to 15 participants in Medicaid behavioral health program

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has awarded 14...

CFPB finalizes rule banning inclusion of medical debt on credit reports

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that will remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: January 10, 2025, A resource for members

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...

SDAHO vendor opportunities for 2025

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations currently has openings for vendor opportunities for 2025. Are you ready to differentiate yourself from other organizations? SDAHO...

Quarterly Advocacy Update: Winter 2025

A lot has happened since the Fall Advocacy Update in both the reimbursement and legislative spaces. For Medicare reimbursement, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...

HHS awards $306 million in Avian Flu monitoring and preparedness funding

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would award $306 million dollars to continue its H5N1 Avian Flu response. While...

Deadlines approaching for art contest and award nominations for Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

SDAHO's Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference is scheduled for April 8-9, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Even though this fantastic event is over 3...

United Against the Flu toolkit urges vaccination during peak respiratory virus season

January is one of the peak infection months for flu, COVID-19 and RSV, and these illnesses are increasing pediatric and adult hospitalization rates nationwide....

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