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CMS Extends COVID-19 Telehealth Flexibilities for Hospital Outpatient Therapies

Hospitals may continue to bill through calendar year 2023 for certain outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology services, diabetes self-management training, and...

CAPC Offers New Open-to-All Clinical Training Course

​The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) announced its new clinical training course, Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals. This course is open...

SDAHO Works with Sen. Thune’s office on Recent Hearing to Improve Health Care Access in Rural Communities

Members of the United States Senate Committee on Finance’s subcommittee on Health Care, held a hearing on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, titled, Improving Health...

SDAHO’s Rural Health Leaders Conference Talks Strategies for Success with Stroudwater Director Eric Shell

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to welcome Eric Shell, MBA, CPA, Chairman with Stroudwater Associates to the 2023 Rural Health...

SDAHO Education for the Week of May 22

​Register for SDAHO Education to earn continuing education credits and grow in your professional development. SDAHO members will receive all virtual education for no additional...

HRSA Announces New Maternal Mental Health Hotline Toolkit

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced a new toll-free number (1-833-TLC-MAMA) and promotional toolkit for its National Maternal Mental Health Hotline for pregnant...

HHS Announces Additional $200 Million in Funding for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

In a recent press release, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced additional funding for 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. The U.S. Department...

Social Work Training in Palliative and End of Life Care

The Metropolitan Jewish Health System (MJHS) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) have joined together to create a new training program for...

Hometown Healthcare Heroes: Freeman Regional Health Services Freeman, South Dakota

Congratulations to SDAHO’s latest Hometown Healthcare Hero member facility, Freeman Regional Health Services (FRHS) in Freeman, South Dakota. To help member facilities with workforce needs,...

ANA Infection Prevention and Control Fundamentals Project ECHO Series

​Through collaboration with the Project Firstline - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Project ECHO, the American Nurses Association (ANA) is proud to...

SDAHO Adds Quality Champion Award to Distinguished Service Awards

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce we are adding a Distinguished Service Award (DSA) Category, to be recognized...

HHS Fact Sheet: Telehealth Flexibilities and Resources and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

​As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) continues the process of transitioning away from the policies enabled by the...

Code Lavender

Since coming out of the pandemic, healthcare professionals are faced with more challenges in their careers and personal lives than ever before. Sometimes it...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update May 12, 2023

Each week SDAHO provides a review of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care members. Each story will include a direct link...

South Dakota Medicaid Expansion Website

Effective July 1, 2023, South Dakota’s Medicaid expansion will allow an estimated 52,000 new individuals to qualify for Medicaid by raising the income requirement...

Core Roles and Responsibilities of Physicians in Hospice Care

A recent article was published in the the Journal of Palliative Medicine written by Ira Byock, MD on behalf of hospice and palliative medicine...

SDAHO Provides Discussion on Hospital to Nursing Home Transitions at Rural Health Leaders Conference

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is gearing up for the 2023 Rural Health Leaders Conference, taking place June 27 – 28 at...

Spring 2023 Trustee Quarterly Newsletter Now Available

The Spring 2023 Trustee Quarterly Newsletter is now available, with the main focus on creating a culture of Safety. A board sets the tone...

SDAHO Education for the Week of May 15

Register for SDAHO Education to earn continuing education credits and grow in your professional development. SDAHO members will receive all virtual education for no additional...

Your Health is in Your Hands During American Stroke Month

Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. In fact, globally about one in four adults over the age of 25 will have a...

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