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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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