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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update April 5, 2024: A Resource for Members

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

SDAHO to Host MBQIP Workshop in May

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Quality and Integration department is excited to host a Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) Workshop. ...

Quarterly Advocacy Update: Spring 2024

The 99th South Dakota Legislature ended in historic fashion, with no vetoes being issued by Governor Noem. It was also another great year for...

Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month this April

Each April the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) celebrated Occupational Therapy (OT) Month and the more than 230,000 Occupational Therapists, Occupational therapy assistants and...

CMS Issues Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 2 released its final rule for qualified health plans offered through the health insurance marketplaces for 2025. Beginning...

SDAHO Associate Member Spotlight: Avel eCare Senior Care

For more than a decade, Avel eCare Senior Care has supported long-term care facilities, their workforce, and residents with the best in telemedicine services....

Partner Webinar: Increasing Revenue and Patient Satisfaction

The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association (VHHA) is hosting a webinar featuring our SDAHO Enterprises Endorsed Business Partner, AblePay and the Lehigh Valley Health...

gpTRAC Announces Telehealth Everywhere Conference

The Great Plains Telehealth Resource and Assistance Center (gpTRAC) is a telehealth training and technical assistance center located at the University of Minnesota that...

CMS Updates Informed Consent Guidance for Hospitals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have updated its Hospital Interpretative Guidelines for Informed Consent to lay emphasis on the requirement of obtaining...

CMS Proposed Rules Round-Up: SNF, Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, Hospice

CMS proposes 4.1% payment update for SNFs and revise nursing home enforcement authority in FY 2025 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 28...

Celebrate National Donate Life Month

April is National Donate Life Month (NDLM), a time when we celebrate the organ, eye, and tissue donor "SuperStars" who give the generous gift...

SDAHO’s Conference Focuses on Post-Acute Priorities

Registration for SDAHO's Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference closes on Friday, April 5.  This year's conference will cover a wide variety of topics focused...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update March 29, 2024: A Resource for Members

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

SDAHO Welcomes Newest Member: Dow Rummel

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to welcome our newest member and partner, Dow Rummel Village of Sioux Falls. Dow Rummel...

Quality Corner: Avera St. Luke’s Unique and Engaging Sepsis Activity Proves Beneficial

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), sepsis was the third leading cause of death in U. S. hospitals in 2023.  It...

SDAHO Encourages Members to Take Part in South Dakota Week of Work April 8-12, 2024

Prepare to influence the future workforce! South Dakota's Week of Work provides real-world experiences through job shadowing, industry tours, or even mentorship opportunities. Together,...

SDAHO Recaps 2024 Legislative Session

Join SDAHO's Advocacy team on Tuesday, April 2 at 12 pm CT for an exclusive members-only webinar. Over the past 9-plus weeks, SDAHO's Advocacy...

CMS Releases CHIP & BHP Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the final rule (CMS-2421-F2) aimed at simplifying Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and...

Workplace Violence Rising Concern Among Nurses

According to the 2024 State of U.S. Nursing Report, on-the-job safety is a growing concern causing many nurses to reconsider their career options.  Half...

SDAHO Celebrates National Doctors Day March 30

Whether in hospitals, clinics, or other settings, doctors work tirelessly to provide care in their communities and save lives. That is why every year we...

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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

25jul12:00 pm1:00 pmPhysical Environment, Environment of Care and Life Safety Code SurveySDAHO Webinar

29jul2:00 pm3:00 pmPart 1: Veterans with Dementia at End of LifeNHPCO Webinar