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.

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update June 2, 2023

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update June 9, 2023. Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy...
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CMS Issues Requirements for Hospital Discharges to Post-Acute Care Providers

​On June 6, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released memo number QSO-23-16-Hospitals reminding state agencies, accrediting organizations and hospitals of the...

Ready to Become Part of the Freeman Community?

Are you looking for a new healthcare career? Ready for a slower pace of life in a smaller community that offers big town amenities?...

SDAHO Now Accepting Sponsorship and Vendor Application for 2023 Annual Convention

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is looking for sponsors and exhibitors for the 2023 Annual Convention. This year will mark the association’s...

Effectiveness of CPR- By the Numbers

Ensuring patients have a clear understanding of the benefits and burdens of CPR will help them make an informed decision about their wishes. However,...

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — an opportunity to hold a conversation about the brain and share the fact that Alzheimer’s disease...

SDAHO Awarded HRSA Rural Workforce Network Grant

​The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) was recently awarded the Rural Network Developmental Grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),...

Top Critical Access Hospitals Announced with Two South Dakota Facilities Recognized in the Top...

The National Rural Health Association recognizes the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals from a list of the Top 100 CAHs as determined by The...

SDAHO Education for the Week of June 12

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

June 12-18, 2023 is Community Health Improvement Week

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization’s is celebrating Community Health Improvement (CHI) week June 12-18, 2023. What is Community Health Improvement Week? It’s a...

Are You Registered for the SDAHO 2023 Rural Health Leaders?

Time is running out to register for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Rural Health Leaders Conference. Register today for the SDAHO’s...

Learn Why Working in a Rural Healthcare Facility Offers a Great Work/Life Balance

For those who choose a healthcare career path, they understand the passion, and dedication it takes to everyday to serve their patients. Healthcare professionals...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update June 2, 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...

Long-Term Care Sustainability Study and SDAHO Featured in McKnight’s Senior Living National Publication

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is actively taking part in a South Dakota legislative summer committee studying sustainable long-term care models....

SD Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Presented at 2023 Rural Health Leaders Conference

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) will provide a session specific to South Dakota Medicaid during the 2023 Rural Health Leaders Conference....

Submit Nominations for SDAHO’s Distinguished Service Awards

​Remember to submit nominations for the Distinguished Service Awards presented at SDAHO's 97th Annual Convention. SDAHO recognizes nine categories for their exemplary service to...

Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act

SDAHO and LeadingAge have been working for several years to address the federal Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training lock-out penalty in nursing homes. On...

Quality Corner: Continued Education for Today’s Generational Workforce

Did you know that there are 4 generations of individuals involved in today’s workforce?  Did you know that each generation has specific motivating factors...

CMS Eliminates COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Health Care Workers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released regulatory changes to the COVID-19 health care staff vaccination requirements and long-term care facility testing requirements....

SDAHO Education for the Week of June 5

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

Referral Claims Capture

SDAHO Enterprises' Endorsed Business Partner, SunRx, is an expert in 340B. In a recent blog post, the company explores referral claims capture. ​Capturing referral claims...

SDAHO Takes Part in South Dakota Legislative Summer Study on Long-Term Care

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is taking part in a legislative summer study to look at sustainable models for long-term care....

Freeman Regional Health Services: Living and Working in a Great Rural Town

Living and working in a rural community can provide a great quality of life. Freeman Regional Health Services (FRHS) located in Southeastern, South Dakota...

Sen. Thune’s Health Advisor Sarah Schmidt to Present at Rural Health Leaders Conference

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce Sarah Schmidt, MPH, Health Advisor to US Sen. John Thune will present...

SDAHO Education for the Week of May 29

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

Hospitals Against Violence: June 2, 2023

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) encourages all to take part on June 2, 2023, for #HAVhope Friday a National Day of...

HHS Announces Over $65 Million to Address the Maternal Health Crisis and Invest in...

Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded more than $65 million...

SDSU and Area Hospitals Participate in BREATHE-SD Grant

Through recent years, the need to strengthen the respiratory therapy and public health workforce has been identified, including here in South Dakota. The innovative...

Friday Chalk Talk – Palliative Care

Looking for some quick education on Palliative Care? Consider Friday Chalk Talks, a weekly, live-audience, short-and-sweet, 20-30 minute presentation and discussion, for the entire...

South Dakota Legislature Begin Summer Study on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care: Public...

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is taking part in a legislative summer study to look at sustainable models for long-term care....

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