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LTC Update: June 21, 2024

Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story...

BREATHE-SD SDSU Respiratory Care Program Students Commence Coursework at Three Rural South Dakota Hospitals

  The first BREATHE-SD respiratory care program students recently began classes for their professional year at three Northern Plains Health Network (NPHN) affiliate hospitals: Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC), Madison...

CMS Updates Guidance for LTC Facility Assessment Requirements

On June 18, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released the revised guidance for the Long-Term Care Facility Assessment regulation (QSO-24-13-NH), as part...

CMS to close program addressing Medicare funding issues resulting from Change Healthcare cyberattack

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that payments under the Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program for the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment...

2024 Healthcare Workforce Summit

This upcoming event hosted by the South Dakota Department of Health promises to shape and further develop the future of healthcare in South Dakota. 2024...

Board Governance Training Micro-Videos: Don’t Fake It and A Story from Margaret Sumption

Earlier this year the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) launched Stepping into Governance, a 4-part video series focusing on board governance training....

SDAHO Looks Forward to Seeing Everyone at 2024 Rural Health Leaders

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited and ready to see everyone at the 2024 Rural Health Leaders Conference, taking place at...

South Dakota celebrates a century of bold hearts and bold commitments with the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is celebrating 100 years of success fighting heart disease and stroke across South Dakota. Members of the Association invited guests...

Cybersecurity Resources from Microsoft and Google to Assist Rural Hospitals

Microsoft and Google are teaming up to offer free or discounted cybersecurity services to rural hospitals in the United States. This initiative, launched in...

SDAHEC Conference – Mission: Possible Advancing Action Against Substance Use Together

The 5th Annual Mission: Possible Conference is just around the corner for a day of learning, networking, and community engagement. The Conference is July...

SDAHO Soundbites: Opportunities for Improvement in Treatment

Earlier this spring the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) launched a podcast series titled SDAHO Soundbites. These short audio clips pull information...

Last Chance to Register for SDAHO Rural Health Leaders Conference

This is your last chance to register for the SDAHO’s Rural Health Leaders Conference. Yes, you heard it right, registration ends soon, on Friday,...

Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare ad showcases value of hospitals

The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare, a grassroots coalition that works to strengthen and protect patients 24/7 access to high-quality hospital care, released advertisements...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update June 14, 2024: A Resource for Members

Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story...

CMS Releases 2023-2032 National Health Expenditure Projections

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Office of the Actuary has released projections of National Health Expenditures (NHE) and health insurance enrollment...

Blood Donors in Critical Need

The American Red Cross stresses that blood donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several...

SDAHO Welcomes Rise-Up Intern Reema Chande

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to introduce one of two summer interns for the summer of 2024. Reema Chande...

Price Transparency Regulatory Updates and Enforcement Trends Webinar

Hospital revenue cycle leaders already know price transparency is here to stay. But keeping pace with ever-evolving regulations and enforcement landscape can be a...

Understanding USDA Funding Options for Rural Healthcare Facilities

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) would like to thank and recognize McGough Construction for being a sponsor at this year’s Rural...

Independent RHC Institute: Presented by Stroudwater, NOSORH, and NARHC

Stroudwater Associates, The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), and the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) are thrilled to...

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