Important lodging deadline to note too!
Get ready to be inspired! The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is bringing the energy, insight, and expertise of our own team to the 2026 Rural Health Leaders Conference. Join us June 24–25, 2026, at our new location—the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre, South Dakota—for a dynamic event centered around this year’s theme: A Century Strong: Charting the Next Frontier of Rural Health.
This year’s conference delivers a powerful lineup of speakers and sessions designed to spark ideas, strengthen leadership, and shape the future of rural health care. Among the highlights are sessions led by SDAHO experts who are working every day to advance health care across our state.
State Advocacy Update
Tim Rave and Jacob Parsons
SDAHO’s advocacy team will provide a timely recap of the 2026 legislative session, along with updates on current advocacy efforts and emerging state policy priorities. Attendees will gain valuable insight into evolving reimbursement, funding, and policy developments—and what they mean for health care organizations across the continuum of care. (CE: NHA)
Partnering for Impact: How SDAHO’s Rural Health Initiatives Team Helps Healthcare Facilities Succeed
Becky Heisinger, Michelle Jury, Loretta Bryan, Lindsay Stroman
This session highlights how SDAHO’s Rural Health Initiatives (RHI) team partners with health care facilities statewide to support quality improvement, workforce development, opioid stigma reduction, and grant management success. Presenters will share how organizations can leverage available programs and funding while strengthening collaboration with SDAHO’s RHI team. (CE: NHA)
Important Deadline Reminder
A room block is available for conference attendees at the Ramkota Hotel, offering the convenience of staying just steps away from the event. Be sure to reserve your room soon—the room block closes May 24.
Ready to celebrate a century of strength and help chart the next frontier of rural health? Join us in Pierre and be part of the momentum. Click here to learn more and register today!
