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SDAHO Associate Member Spotlight: Avel eCare’s Telehealth Solutions for Hospitals

SIOUX FALLS, SD / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2025 / As healthcare systems across the nation confront a perfect storm of rising costs, chronic disease management,...

SDAHO Hosts 2025 MBQIP Quality Workshop

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Rural Health Initiatives Department hosted the 3rd Annual MBQIP Workshop, titled "Moving Forward Together." This one-day...

New Alzheimer’s Association Report: Americans Want Early Diagnosis, Treatment and Are Open to Risk-Taking to Slow Disease Progression

Sioux Falls, S. Dak. (April 30, 2025) — As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease tops more than 7 million for the first...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: May 2, 2025: 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...

May is National Nurses Month: Celebrate Nurse Week May 6-12, 2025

May 2025 is National Nurses Month. As the largest group of health care professionals in the United States, nurses’ impact on health and health...

New Feature: Submit and Access Continuing Education Credits Through the SDAHO Member Portal

SDAHO is excited to announce a new, streamlined process for managing continuing education (CE) credits—now available directly through the SDAHO Member Portal. Starting immediately, SDAHO...

Long-term Care Staff Training on Advance Care Planning

The South Dakota Department of Health adopted proposed rules and put them into effect November 11, 2024 “to maintain the health and safety of residents and...

South Dakota Launches Maternal and Infant Health Task Force and Releases New Data to Guide Prevention Efforts

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has launched the Maternal and Infant Health Task Force, a statewide initiative to reduce preventable deaths among...

Sharpen Your MDS Skills with a Comprehensive Three-Day Virtual Workshop

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is more than just a regulatory requirement—it's a cornerstone of resident-centered care, directly influencing quality outcomes, reimbursement accuracy, and...

SDAHO Partners with ACHE of South Dakota to Provide Credits at Upcoming Conference

SDAHO is proud to announce its upcoming Rural Health Leaders – Strengthening Rural Conference, taking place June 25–26 in Fort Pierre. This two-day event brings...

Rural Initiatives: The High Cost of Ignoring Wellness: Protect Your Workforce, Protect Your Bottom Line

In the ever-demanding world of health care, our most valuable resource is and always will be our people. Health care workers are the heart...

SDAHO 2025 Distinguished Service Award Nominations Now Open

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to announce we are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Service Awards. These awards...

SD DOH Guidelines of Rabies Exposures

Potential rabies exposures are an ongoing concern in South Dakota as indicated by 12 animals testing positive for rabies in 2024. Accordingly, the South...

2025 SDAHO 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...

Local newspaper sheds light on opioid medication used to save lives

South Dakota Searchlight, A South Dakota nonprofit news organization recently wrote and shared an article that sheds light on prescriptions used for opioid use...

2025 Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program

The Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce the availability of the Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) 2025 incentive program. This...

SDAHO member featured in National Publication sharing insights on CMS Staffing Mandate Rollback

SDAHO member featured in National Publication sharing insights on CMS Staffing Mandate Rollback McKnight’s Long-Term Care News recently shared an article from guest columnist Nate Schema,...

Registration Open for SDAHO’s 2025 Rural Health Leaders Conference

Get ready for an engaging and insightful experience at the Rural Health Leaders – Strengthening Rural Conference, taking place June 25-26 in Fort Pierre!...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: April 25, 2025: 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 Hosts Statewide Palliative Care and Hospice Planning Meeting

On April 23, 2025, the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) facilitated a statewide Palliative Care and Hospice Planning Meeting at the Arrowwood...

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