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Final Rule to Establish First-Ever Regulations for Adult Protective Services

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), announced a final rule to establish the first federal regulations...

Celebrate National Hospital Week May 12-18, 2024

South Dakota Association of Healthcare Association is celebrating National Hospital Week May 12-18, 2024. National Hospital Week is an opportunity to highlight our hospitals,...

2024 Rural Health Leaders Conference: Providing Advocacy Updates and the Future of Healthcare

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce the 2024 Rural Health Leaders Conference will have a variety of sessions,...

Certifying Physician Enrollment or Opt-Out Delayed until June 3

As finalized in the FY2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update Final Rule, physicians who certify hospice services must enroll in or opt-out of Medicare. Originally, the...

2024 Healthcare Compensation Survey results Available

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) and ​Gallagher Surveys are happy to announce the release of the 2024 Healthcare Compensation Survey. The...

Mission Possible: Advancing Action Against Substance Use Together

The South Dakota Area Health Education Center is excited to again host the fifth annual Mission Possible | Advancing Action Against Substance Use Together conference...

Quality Corner: St. Michael Avera’s Quality Collaboration

Tyndall, South Dakota is a small town with a population of approximately 1,072 residents. The median age is 50 years or older and many...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update May 3, 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...

Training Series for Healthcare Managers Starts May 16

The main driver for employee retention is having a great boss. In fact, according to Gallup Management Research, 70% of an employee's engagement is...

SDAHO Launches Podcast Featuring Dr. Jennifer Tinguely Sharing Information on MAT

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce their new podcast series: SDAHO Soundbites. These short audio clips pull beneficial...

SDAHO 2024 Distinguished Service Award Nominations Now Open

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to announce we are now accepting nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Service Awards. These awards...

SDAHO’s 2024 Rural Health Leaders Conference Registration Now Open!

What’s changing in healthcare? Advanced technology, consumer expectations, workforce stability, policy initiatives, and clinical standards, to name a few. Change is inevitable, especially in...

Reminder: 2024 SD Center for Nursing Workforce Symposium

There is still time to register for the 2024 South Dakota Center for Nursing Workforce (CNW) Symposium taking place May 22, 2024 at the...

DOH Unveils WOW Mobile Clinics to Improve Healthcare Access to Underserved Communities

The Department of Health (DOH) is proud to announce the launch of its Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile clinics to bring critical healthcare services...

SDAHO Awarded 2024 EMS Regional Service Designation Grant

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations HRET is excited to announce they have been awarded the Regional Service Designation Grant. Funding is provided...

Spring 2024 Trustee Quarterly Newsletter Now Available

The Trustee Quarterly Newsletter for Spring 2024 is now available with the focus on the American Hospital Associations (AHA) Environmental scan, in addition to...

Honoring Caregivers & Celebrating Wellness: Nurses Week, Hospital Week & More in May

The month of May brings a dedicated focus to several important areas of health and well-being. It's Mental Health Awareness Month, recognizing the importance...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update April 26, 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...

Federal Funding for Palliative Care Research

Research in Palliative Care is growing and providing the data needed to establish evidence-based practice for palliative care.  In a recent GeriPal Pod Cast, Drs. Alex...

Learn More About Becoming a Cardiac Ready Community

Is your community “cardiac-ready?” Seven in 10 people in America say they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency. As a...

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22jul2:00 pm3:00 pmImplementing the EMED Toolkit in the Geriatric EDGEDC Webinar

23jul12:00 pm1:00 pmBreaking Down Enhanced Barrier Precautions- What You Need to KnowSDAHO Webinar

23jul2:00 pm3:00 pmEthical Dilemmas Across Health Equity SeriesProject ECHO

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31jul1:00 pm2:00 pmHow Palliative Care Can Support Caregivers in Policy and PracticeCAPC Webinar