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HHS Releases Guide to Prevent Denial-of-Service Attacks, Cyberthreat Year-in-Review

​The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) yesterday released a guide to help health care organizations protect their...

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone to Take New Risks

In today’s healthcare climate, it’s become increasingly important for leaders to be less risk-averse. It’s no secret that healthcare is evolving, and therefore, success...

SDAHO Education for the Week of February 20

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

Super Bowl Champs, Kansas City Chiefs KC Wolf Headlines SDAHO’s Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference!

In 2013, Dan Meers aka KC Wolf (mascot for Kansas City Chiefs), plummeted 75 feet before crashing into the Arrowhead Stadium seats, miraculously surviving...

AHA, CHA Urge Vaccination to Prevent COVID-19, Flu and RSV Infections

A new video from the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) is reminding the public how vaccines and boosters are safe,...

Share the love! Celebrate Donor Day on February 14

Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation. By...

SDAHO Legislative Update: Week 5

This past Thursday wrapped up week 5 of the 2023 Legislative session, which saw many bills scheduled in their respective House and Senate committees....

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update Feb 10, 2023

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...

Hometown Healthcare Hero: Bowdle Healthcare Center

Congratulations to February’s Hometown Healthcare Heroes recipient, Bowdle Healthcare Center in Bowdle, South Dakota. To help member facilities with workforce needs, SDAHO launched the Hometown...

Office of Inspector General Audits Advance Care Planning Billing Codes

​The Coalition to Transform Advance Care (C-TAC) recently shared the results of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audit report on providers’ use...

Discussion Forum for Emergency Managers and Hospital Leaders

The Hospital Emergency Readiness for Resilience and Response Optimization (HERO) Network is inviting leaders in hospital emergency management (EM) to join their network and...

AHA Releases 2022 National Health Care Governance Survey Report

Periodically since 2005, the American Hospital Association (AHA) has surveyed the nation’s hospitals and health systems to develop a comprehensive picture of the state...

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announces New President and CEO

Following a nation-wide Chief Executive Officer (CEO) search, the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors announces the appointment of John Allen as...

SDAHO Education for the Week of February 13

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

AHA Urges Action as HHS Prepares to Sunset COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) prepares to end the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, The American Hospital Association...

LeadingAge 2023 Fellowship Program for New CEOs

​Do you know someone who recently became a CEO or executive director of an aging services organization? Encourage them to apply to the LeadingAge Fellowship...

Suicide Prevention: Mental Health & Older Adults

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, affecting people of all ages, including older adults. According to the...

SDAHO Legislative Update: Week 4

This past Friday wrapped up week 4 of the 2023 Legislative session and things are beginning to pick up. Wednesday was the last day...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update Feb 3, 2023

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...

Monument Health Spearfish Offering Healthcare Careers in the Heart of the Black Hills

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) continues to recognize and celebrate Monument Health Spearfish as this month’s Hometown Healthcare Hero member facility...

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