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CAPC Billing Toolkit

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) is celebrating 25 years of providing essential tools, training, technical assistance, and connection for all clinicians caring...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update June 7, 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...

BBB tallies record number of reports as scammers adopt new technologies

In 2023, phishing scam reports to BBB Scam Tracker nearly doubled, reaching a record high of over 9,000. Scammers appear to be adopting new technology...

Survey shows nurses’ perception of fair pay on the decline

Medical Solutions' 2023 Voices of Care survey reveals a critical concern for healthcare organizations, with only 42.8% of nurses feeling fairly compensated—a notable decline...

June 10-14 is Community Health Improvement Week

The American Hospital Association’s Community Health Improvement (ACHI) network presents Community Health Improvement Week 2024, a time to honor those working in partnership to...

Board Governance Training Micro-Videos Now Available – New Board Members You are Not Alone

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....

Scholarships Available for Hospice and Palliative Care Certification Exam Expense

The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) has just announced the Dandra Lee Schafer Certification Scholarships. These are awarded to nurses and other members...

AHA Podcast: How to Survive a Cyberattack with Scripps Health

In response to the alarming rise of ransomware attacks, hospitals and health systems must stay vigilant by playing defense, having a mitigation plan and...

Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Work Certification Prep Course

The Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN) is offering a certification exam prep to its members and non-members. The Advanced Palliative Hospice...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update May 31, 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...

SDAHO, Sen. Rounds Take Part in Roundtable with NIH Director and South Dakota Health Leaders on Cancer Initiatives

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) took part in a roundtable discussion hosted by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds. Moderating the roundtable discussion...

Quality Corner: SD CAHs Gear Up for New MBQIP Measures at SDAHO Workshop

Last month, the SDAHO Quality Integration hosted the annual MBQIP Workshop in Sioux Falls.  This workshop is sponsored by the South Dakota Medicare Rural...

2024 Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Care Needs Assessment

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is announcing its Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Needs Assessment is now available to any organization...

Register Today for the Rural Health Leaders Conferences

The Rural Health Leaders Conference by SDAHO is approaching quickly. We are preparing for two action-packed days filled with exciting sessions, panel discussions, and...

SDAHO Enterprises Kelsey Grady Featured in Testimonial Video for AblePay

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) subsidiary known as SDAHO Enterprises, is always excited to interact and engage with our Endorsed Business...

South Dakota Medicaid Pregnancy Program

When Medicaid expansion became effective July 1, 2023, pregnant women in the previously limited coverage pregnancy group were transitioned to a full coverage benefits...

Social Work Licensure Compact Update: 7th State Passes Compact Legislation Meeting Threshold for Commission

This past legislative session, the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations actively took part in supporting House Bill 1015 which adopted the social work...

SDAHO in Partnership with the American Cancer Society Share Op-Ed Column on Understanding Palliative Care

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is partnering with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to educate the public on Palliative...

Telehealth Flexibility Extension Helps Hospice and Palliative Care Among Others

According to a recently published article in Hospice News, even after the public health emergency ended, 61% of patients with cancer preferred to receive...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update May 24, 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...

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