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SD Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Presented at 2023 Rural Health Leaders Conference

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) will provide a session specific to South Dakota Medicaid during the 2023 Rural Health Leaders Conference....

Submit Nominations for SDAHO’s Distinguished Service Awards

​Remember to submit nominations for the Distinguished Service Awards presented at SDAHO's 97th Annual Convention. SDAHO recognizes nine categories for their exemplary service to...

Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act

SDAHO and LeadingAge have been working for several years to address the federal Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training lock-out penalty in nursing homes. On...

Quality Corner: Continued Education for Today’s Generational Workforce

Did you know that there are 4 generations of individuals involved in today’s workforce?  Did you know that each generation has specific motivating factors...

CMS Eliminates COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Health Care Workers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released regulatory changes to the COVID-19 health care staff vaccination requirements and long-term care facility testing requirements....

SDAHO Education for the Week of June 5

​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...

Referral Claims Capture

SDAHO Enterprises' Endorsed Business Partner, SunRx, is an expert in 340B. In a recent blog post, the company explores referral claims capture. ​Capturing referral claims...

SDAHO Takes Part in South Dakota Legislative Summer Study on Long-Term Care

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is taking part in a legislative summer study to look at sustainable models for long-term care....

Freeman Regional Health Services: Living and Working in a Great Rural Town

Living and working in a rural community can provide a great quality of life. Freeman Regional Health Services (FRHS) located in Southeastern, South Dakota...

Sen. Thune’s Health Advisor Sarah Schmidt to Present at Rural Health Leaders Conference

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce Sarah Schmidt, MPH, Health Advisor to US Sen. John Thune will present...

SDAHO Education for the Week of May 29

​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...

Hospitals Against Violence: June 2, 2023

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) encourages all to take part on June 2, 2023, for #HAVhope Friday a National Day of...

HHS Announces Over $65 Million to Address the Maternal Health Crisis and Invest in New Approaches to Care

Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded more than $65 million...

SDSU and Area Hospitals Participate in BREATHE-SD Grant

Through recent years, the need to strengthen the respiratory therapy and public health workforce has been identified, including here in South Dakota. The innovative...

Friday Chalk Talk – Palliative Care

Looking for some quick education on Palliative Care? Consider Friday Chalk Talks, a weekly, live-audience, short-and-sweet, 20-30 minute presentation and discussion, for the entire...

South Dakota Legislature Begin Summer Study on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care: Public Can Listen.

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is taking part in a legislative summer study to look at sustainable models for long-term care....

Two South Dakota Healthcare Agencies set to Receive Millions in Federal Grant Funding to Address Nursing Shortage

​A report released by The Dakota Scout says, Sanford Health and the University of South Dakota nursing department are among 25 healthcare agencies in...

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...

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