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Long-Term Care Weekly Update July 26, 2024
Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete overview where...
SDAHO’s 2024 Nurse Leadership Program Update
Having strong nurse leadership skills involves your innate personality and behavior, as well as continued professional development. Leadership also involves being vulnerable in identifying gap areas for needed growth...
New Recruitment Guide: From Physician Recruitment to Retention
A Roadmap for Building a Physician Workforce That Will Stay the Course
Chronic staffing shortages, increasing demand for care, and persistent burnout have become the norm in healthcare — these...
New Hospice and Palliative Care Tools and Resources
Over the last few weeks, several tools, both for healthcare professionals and patients, have been in the news. Here is a summary of the tools and links where you...
DHS Awards $2 Million in Technology Equipment Grants to Long Term Care Providers
Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), a division of the South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS), is awarding $2 million in technology equipment grants to 73 long-term care...
Invest in Your Future at SDAHO’s Annual Convention
Every year hundreds of healthcare professionals attend SDAHO's Annual Conference to learn innovative processes to improve outcomes, upskill personal practice, participate in hands on demonstrations, and network with peers....
SDAHO and SD DOH Recognized for Quality Reporting
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) along with the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) were recognized for our Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) progress in Quality Reporting....
DSS Medicaid Cost Share Update
The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently updated administrative rules to remove the cost share requirement for Medicaid recipients. Prior to July 1, 2024, most Medicaid recipients were exempt...
Exercise is Good Medicine for Everyone: Learn more about Park Rx FREE for Patients
South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations encourages our members to learn more about our state’s Park Rx program. South Dakota’s medical professionals are invited to participate in the FREE...
Free Open Access to CAPC Courses
The Center to Advance Palliative Care’s (CAPC's) clinical training course, Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals is for health professionals from all specialties and disciplines as well as...
Long-Term Care Weekly Update July 19, 2024
Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete overview where...
SDAHO Offers Training on Updates to the Facility Assessment for Nursing Homes
Join us on August 13 at 12pm CT for a crucial 90-minute session hosted by Pathway Health, focusing on the latest updates to facility assessments in response to the...
SD DOH Reports Measles Case in South Dakota
The Department of Health (DOH)is reporting a case of measles in a South Dakota resident. “Measles is a highly contagious viral disease and spreads through the air when an...
Project ECHO Equity Miniseries – Ethical Dilemmas Across Health Equity
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is hosting a Project ECHO summer miniseries on ethical dilemmas across health equity. Sessions take place every Tuesday from July 23...
Michele Snyders featured in Health on the Map Podcast
Listen along as President Marc Long of Mount Marty University talks with Michele Snyders, hospice and palliative care program manager for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO),...
CMS Releases Final Guidance for Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have released their final guidance on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which will start next year. This plan will offer individuals...
Moving Mountains Together at SDAHO’s Annual Convention
Experience the pinnacle of healthcare collaboration at the South Dakota Association of Health Care Organizations (SDAHO) Annual Convention. Join us from September 25-27 in Rapid City for our 98th...
First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2024 Reported in Beadle County
Last week the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the 2024 season in a resident of Beadle County. South...
Empowering your Workforce Through Pay Transparency
Tune in to hear the June session of Market Movers webinar from Medical Solutions. This session covered the topic of Empowering your Workforce Through Pay Transparency.
Medical Solutions' Client Executive,...
Apply now for the 2025 AHA Quest for Quality Prize
The American Hospital Association (AHA) Quest for Quality Prize is awarded to hospitals and health systems that demonstrate exceptional leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing health. Applicants...