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Music City to Host LeadingAge 2024 Annual Meeting

The national 2024 LeadingAge Annual Meeting is happening October 27-30 in Nashville! This conference is a marquee event for aging services professionals. More than...

South Dakota is 2024’s third best state for health care

South Dakota is 2024’s third best state for health care, according to a recent study from the personal finance outlet WalletHub.com. The recent article looks at the best...

South Dakota Department of Healthcare Facility Inspection Reports Available Online

Effective August 1, all provider survey inspection reports from July 2023 to current final reports are available on the DOH website. Previously, only nursing home...

SAMHSA Releases Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of the 2023 National Survey...

SDAHO Associate Member Spotlight: Meet Eide Bailly

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to introduce our Associate Member Spotlight Article featuring Eide Bailly.  Our associate members are...

Long-Term Care Weekly Update August 2, 2024

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...

Quality Corner: SDAHO and SD DOH Recognized for Quality Reporting

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) along with the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) were recognized for our Critical Access Hospitals...

How to Prepare for Seasonal Demand

Dive into the unique world of Allied Health, a field full of distinct challenges and opportunities. SDAHO Enterprises Partner Medical Solutions examines current trends, sharing...

Experience Inspiration with CSM Gretchen Evans at the SDAHO 2024 Convention

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to welcome Gretchen Evans as this year’s Opening Keynote Speaker for the 2024 Annual Convention. Gretchen...

CMS Hospital Quality Star Ratings and Final Rules Recap

CMS updates annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services updated the Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings at its Care...

South Dakota Palliative Care Directory Now Available

Now available online- South Dakota Palliative Care Program Directory. SDAHO’s 2024 summer interns, Swetha Kalapatapu and Rema Chande completed a palliative care directory as...

SDAHO Welcomes Justin Hinker as VP of Post-Acute Care

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) welcomes Justin Hinker as the Vice President of Post-Acute Care, a new department and position for...

AHA 340B Advocacy Alliance

The American Hospital Association (AHA) submitted a letter expressing concerns in response to the recently introduced 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net...

Updated OSHA Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Response

Emergencies can create a variety of hazards for workers in the impacted area. Preparing before an emergency incident plays a vital role in ensuring...

Long-Term Care Weekly Update July 26, 2024

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 2024 Nurse Leadership Program Update

Having strong nurse leadership skills involves your innate personality and behavior, as well as continued professional development. Leadership also involves being vulnerable in identifying...

New Recruitment Guide: From Physician Recruitment to Retention

A Roadmap for Building a Physician Workforce That Will Stay the Course Chronic staffing shortages, increasing demand for care, and persistent burnout have become the...

New Hospice and Palliative Care Tools and Resources

Over the last few weeks, several tools, both for healthcare professionals and patients, have been in the news.  Here is a summary of the...

DHS Awards $2 Million in Technology Equipment Grants to Long Term Care Providers

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), a division of the South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS), is awarding $2 million in technology equipment...

Invest in Your Future at SDAHO’s Annual Convention

Every year hundreds of healthcare professionals attend SDAHO's Annual Conference to learn innovative processes to improve outcomes, upskill personal practice, participate in hands on...

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