Welcome to SDAHO’s Post-Acute Radar, designed to keep our post-acute providers updated on major changes in regulatory, quality and payment initiatives that may be heading your way.

Each page below contains a brief synopsis of an initiative, icons to show whether the initiative falls into regulatory, quality or payment categories, links to additional resources and a timeline of expected implementation dates and deadlines.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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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....

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...
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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...

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...

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...

Long-Term Care Weekly Update July 12, 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...

Dr. Uthe’s August presentation approved for DEA credits

SDAHO is excited to announce collaboration with the Opioid Response Network (ORN) on getting approval for DEA licensure continuing medical education (CME) for Dr....

TOOTRiS Recognized in Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas

SDAHO Enterprises partner, TOOTRiS, was honored as a trailblazer in Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas awards. Fast Company's awards celebrate businesses that drive...

Quarterly Advocacy Update: Summer 2024

Things are off to a hot start for healthcare advocacy in South Dakota. On July 1st, the bills that were passed during the 99th...

NAHC-NHPCO Alliance

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) have announced their signed merger of...

SDAHO Annual Convention Offering New Opportunities

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) invites you to explore new opportunities at our upcoming event, "Moving Mountains Together," taking place September...

HRMC to partner with SDSU Extension for Diabetes Self-Management Education Project

Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) was recently selected to partner with South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension on a pilot project for diabetes prevention...

My Health Checklist

The Conversation Project, known for their conversation guides for having goals of care conversations, announces a new tool for you to consider for your...

The Implementation of Point of Care Tests for Syphilis Document is now Available

The Health and Human Services National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Federal Trask Force has created a Implementation of Point of Care Tests for...

New hospital price transparency requirements

On July 1, changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Hospital Price Transparency Rule took effect. Going forward, hospitals are required...

Compliance Webinars for July: Reimbursement Basics, PASRR Screenings, and Physical Environment COPs

As we head into July, there are several important compliance and regulatory webinar topics that healthcare organizations need to stay informed about. This month's...

Quality Corner: Professional Wellbeing

Why focus on professional wellbeing and safety? According to the National Academy of Medicine, between 35% and 45% of nurses and physicians and 40% to...

Long-Term Care Weekly Update June 28, 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...

ASPR releases strategy enabling a successful HHS response to H5N1

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), within the U.S. Department of Health and...

Dr. Craig Uthe to Present on Overcoming Challenges in Chronic Pain Management for Opioid-Dependent...

SDAHO is pleased to announce Dr. Craig Uthe will be presenting virtually on the Care & Management of the Patient with Chronic Pain &...

2024 SDAHO Rural Health Leaders Conference: focus on workforce, media, housing and more

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) hosted its annual Rural Health Leaders Conference in Fort. Pierre, June 25-26, 2024. This in-person two...

AHA urges Senate, House members to halt enforcement of nurse staffing mandate

The AHA June 24 sent letters to Senate and House members supporting legislation that would prevent enforcement of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ final rule on...

South Dakota Medicaid is implementing inflationary rate increases effective July 1

South Dakota Medicaid is implementing inflationary rate increases effective July 1, 2024 for services provided in State Fiscal Year 2025. Updated fee schedules are...

SDAHO Launches Grant Spotlight Series

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to bring to our members a new resource related to grants management. We realize that...

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