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U.S. Celebrates Millionth Organ Transplant

The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), which serves as the nation’s transplant system under contract with the federal government, recently reported its millionth...

SDAHO Congratulates Candice Crownover, Newest CPHQ

​SDAHO congratulates Candice Crownover, RN, on passing the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) exam. Candice is the Director of Patient Services at St....

WOCN Ostomy Education Day

​The ​Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) Ostomy Education Day is a free online experience aimed at celebrating ostomy awareness, dispelling myths, and...

Don’t Miss the Next Settlement Claim Filing Deadline (October 11th)!

Our partner, Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), has delivered substantial revenue to their Healthcare clients in the last 30 days from pharmacy-related class action...

FBI Recommends Action to Protect Vulnerable Medical Devices from Cyberattacks

The FBI recently released recommendations to help protect medical devices from cyberattacks that can threaten health care operations, patient safety, and data privacy and...

SDAHO Congratulates Amanda Karrels, Newest CPHQ

​SDAHO congratulates Amanda Karrels, RN, on passing the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) exam. Amanda is the Clinical Quality Coordinator at the Monument...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update September 9, 2022

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...

AHA Workforce Guide Focuses on Recruitment and Retention

​The American Hospital Association (AHA) released the final section of a three-part series that offers immediate and longer term strategies to help hospital and health...

SDAHO Hosts Hegg Brothers for Healthcare Appreciation Concert

To show our appreciation for those that work in healthcare, SDAHO will host a free concert with special musical guest and local South Dakotans,...

Crucial Learning Webinar Series On-Demand

Crucial Learning is an organization that focuses on developing people. A June 2022 Crucial Learning study, found the top 5 skills employees valued most...

Consistently Defining and Measuring Palliative Care May Help with Sustainability

A recent article in Hospice News discusses the need for a standardized definition for palliative care. Meetings were held with more than 60 participants...

New Whitepaper – Beyond Burnout: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Healthcare

What happens when a significant percentage of the caregiving population is suffering? Who cares for the caregiver? Those questions drive the latest whitepaper from Medical...

LeadingAge 2022 Annual Meeting + EXPO: Six Weeks Away

The LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO is less than six weeks away! Are you registered to attend the premier event for aging services providers? Right...

HHS Announces Over $20 Million in Awards to Reduce Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced investments of over $20 million...

Congratulations to Katie Biggins, Newest CPHQ

​SDAHO congratulates Katie Biggins, RN, on passing the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) exam. Katie is the Quality Improvement Coordinator at Avera Gregory...

What you need to know about the Fentanyl Crisis ~ Sponsored by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Starting in 1949, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has shaped the field of addiction treatment and recovery through offering a variety of professional development...

Viborg, South Dakota and Pioneer Memorial Hospital and Health Services a Complete Healthcare System in a Complete Community

To help member facilities with workforce needs, SDAHO has launched the Hometown Healthcare Heroes campaign. The campaign is designed to recognize and celebrate member...

​ SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update September 2, 2022

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...

Increased Use of Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk of Overdose

The expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with individuals staying in treatment longer and reducing their risk of medically treated...

Medicare Shared Savings Program Saves Medicare More Than $1.6 Billion in 2021 and Continues to Deliver High-quality Care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Medicare Shared Savings Program, through its work with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) –...

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