as health care organizations continue to navigate financial pressures, workforce challenges, and evolving payer dynamics, SDAHO encourages members to join an upcoming webinar designed to provide practical insight and forward-looking strategies for hospital leadership teams.
On May 28 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. CST, Michelle Mader with Ankura will lead a discussion focused on the national health care financial landscape and what it means specifically for South Dakota hospitals.
The session will explore key issues impacting providers, including Medicaid state-directed payments, Medicare Advantage trends, affordability pressures, and the tapering of supplemental funding. Attendees will also gain insight into planning considerations and actionable strategies for 2026–2028 that can help guide conversations with boards and medical staff.
Topics will include:
- Financial risk outlook for South Dakota hospitals
- Medicaid SDP and Medicare Advantage implications
- Revenue cycle, workforce, and technology strategies to stabilize margins
- Scenario planning and partnership opportunities to help protect community access
This webinar is designed to provide a candid discussion with practical takeaways hospital leaders can apply within their organizations.
