The Latest News From SDAHO

Add Value and Drive Physician Satisfaction in Rural Communities through Technology

Dr. Stephanie Lahr, CMIO & CIO of Regional Health, is presenting on Tuesday, Oct 29 2:00-3:00 pm CST for the Rural Healthcare University, ​a...

Nominations Sought for Technical Expert Panel on Outcome Measures

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has contracted with Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation – Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation...

Executive Order Directs HHS to Implement Reforms to Medicare

President Trump has issued an executive order instructing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to pursue policies to strengthen the Medicare program...

Nursing Home 5-Star and Nursing Home Compare

CMS announced important changes to the 5-Star Quality Rating System and Nursing Home Compare. Beginning October 23, nursing homes that meet certain criteria for abuse...

SDAHO Enterprises Endorses: Gallagher Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Packages

BFB Gallagher has become one of SDAHO Enterprise's primary Endorsed Business Partners, given their extensive work with healthcare organizations across the state. Further, BFB...

CMS Issues Final Rule Revising Medicare Conditions of Participation to Reduce Burden

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule revising the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and Conditions of Coverage...

2019 Chronic Disease Partners-Moving Evidence into Action

The 2019 Chronic Disease Partners and Better Choices, Better Health Meeting will be held October 15th and 16th at the Highland Conference Center in...

Discharge Planning Final Rule

On September 30, CMS published a final rule revising discharge requirements for Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, and Home Health Agencies. Within this final rule...

Federal Judge Rules Against CMS Site-Neutral Payment Policy

A federal judge has ruled that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) exceeded its statutory authority when it reduced payments for clinic...

Disaster Relief Free-Will Donation Raises $2,500 for Helpline Center

When devastation strikes, we are reminded of our members and their generosity and willingness to help their communities. This year during our Annual Convention...

Office of Child and Family Services Partner Meeting

Over the summer the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) held partner meetings, focus groups, and conducted surveys to help information a needs...

Funding for Cancer Prevention and Control in South Dakota

The South Dakota Department of Health's Cancer Programs are pleased to announce the release of the Implementation Grant Request for Applications (RFA). The programs...

Medicaid DSH Cuts Delayed Until Nov. 21

The U.S. Senate passed a continuing resolution to provide funding for the federal government for the first few weeks of the 2020 federal fiscal...

SDAHO Joins Campaign to Register Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donors

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations has joined other area hospitals, healthcare organizations, and LifeSource to create a donation-friendly community through the Hospital Organ...

A Personal Invitation from Dr. Zitter to Join Us for a Discussion on End of Life Care

On October 7, we invite you to participate in an educational event and networking opportunity with your peers to better serve our most at-risk...

SDAHO Distinguished Service Awards Presented at Annual Convention

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) presented eight South Dakotans with Distinguished Service Awards for exceptional contributions made to the health care...

South Dakota CAH Facilities Receive NRHA Recognition

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) recognizes the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals from a list of the Top 100 CAHs as determined by The Chartis...

Small Rural Hospital Transition Project Deadline Oct 16th

In response to the increasing number of rural hospital closures, the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy administers the Small Rural Hospital Transition Project​...

Opioid Response Network Training

The Opioid Response Network will be holding a training in Sioux Falls on October 15th and 16th. This is a FREE two-day, in person...

New Updates to MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.17.1 October 2019

The latest version of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual incorporates clarifications to existing coding and transmission policy; it also addresses clarifications and scenarios concerning...

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