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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update November 8, 2024: 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...

National Nurse Practitioner Week: November 10-16, 2024

National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to celebrate these exceptional health care providers and to remind lawmakers of the importance of removing outdated...

Join AHA webcast on what the 2024 election results mean for hospitals and health systems

Hear insights and analysis on the results and how they impact the health care agenda Hospital and health system leaders are invited to participate in...

Time to Update Your Palliative Care Program’s Information

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) national Palliative Care Provider Directory on GetPalliativeCare.org provides a quick and easy way for patients, families, and...

USD Division of Health Affairs secures $1.1 million grant to boost telehealth training for health care workforce

Midwest Medical Edition recently shared that the University of South Dakota was recently awarded $1.1 million in grant funding for telehealth training for health...

SDAHO members recognized in Becker’s Hospital Review: 90 critical access hospital CEOs to know in 2024

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations congratulates several members recently honored in Becker’s Hospitals Review’s latest article, 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to...

Critical access hospital hardship exception application deadline is Nov. 30

Critical Access Hospitals have until Saturday, November 30, 2024 to apply for a hardship exception from the downward payment adjustment under the Medicare Promoting...

CMS releases calendar year final rules

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 1 issued its calendar year (CY) 2025 final rules on the following: 1. Final rule for...

Are you looking to simplify your policies and EHR documentation?

If your policies and procedures aren’t clear and concise, you could be creating chaos, increasing regulatory risk, risking patient safety, and failing to give...

Fall 2024 Trustee Newsletter now available

The Trustee Quarterly Newsletter for Fall 2024 is now available, with the focus on measuring equity in patient care. The desire to provide equitable...

DOH Share Important Update on Pertussis Testing & Prophylaxis Guidelines for Healthcare Providers

On Sunday November 3, 2024, The South Dakota Department of Health shared updated guidance for healthcare providers on pertussis testing and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update November 1, 2024: 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’s Michele Snyders shares insights on Palliative Care with MED Magazine

South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization's Michele Snyders MSW, CSW-PIP, APHSW-C, Hospice and Palliative Care Program Manager, recently visited with MED Magazine sharing insights...

Quality Corner: Celebrating Excellence: SDAHO’s Quality Week 2024

From October 20th through October 26, SDAHO proudly joined healthcare organizations nationwide in celebrating the 2024 National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) Healthcare Quality...

Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa

The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident...

Nurse Leadership Registration Now Open

Retaining South Dakota nurses is an important initiative for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO). Nurse leaders, whether at the bedside or in...

SDAHO Hosts Informational Webinar on 2024 Ballot Measures

South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) President/CEO Tim Rave hosted an informational webinar for SDAHO members on South Dakota’s 7 ballot measures. Citizens...

CMS announces record $2.1 billion in net savings for MSSP in 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 29 announced the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) yielded a program-record of more than $2.1...

HC3 issues alert on vulnerabilities in certaOracle products; Microsoft warns of Russian spear-phishing campaign

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) on Oct. 28 released a report on the "Miracle Exploit," a set of critical vulnerabilities affecting Oracle applications....

Healthcare Compliance Resource Portal

The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) recently posted a message on social media about the importance of healthcare compliance for...

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