The Latest News From SDAHO

HHS, FDA Issue RFI on Deregulatory Plan to Lower Costs and Empower Providers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of a...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: May 16, 2025: A Resource for Members

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...

3 Must-know Cyber and Risk Realities from AHA

In his latest American Hospital Association (AHA) Cyber Intel blog, John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, examines the state of cyber...

SDAHO Hosts Statewide Safety Training Through FLEX Grant Support

In both 2024 and 2025, the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) was awarded the South Dakota Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (FLEX) Grant....

AHA files brief defending South Dakota’s 340B contract pharmacy law

On May 14, 2025, the American Hospital Association (AHA) filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota,...

South Dakota Department of Health hosts webinar on Measles Response

The South Dakota Department of Health invites healthcare professionals to a critical Measles Response Webinar on Thursday, May 22, from 3–4 PM CT. This...

White House announces executive order establishing ‘most favored nation’ drug pricing

The White House May 12 released an executive order to reduce prescription drug costs by allowing consumers to make direct purchases from drug manufacturers at “most...

Cybersecurity in the spotlight at SDAHO’s Rural Health Leaders Conference

Get ready for an engaging and insightful experience at the Rural Health Leaders – Strengthening Rural Conference, taking place June 25–26! Hosted by SDAHO,...

Mental Health and Palliative Care

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder that individuals living with serious illness may experience emotional distress from diagnosis and beyond. This...

Winter-Spring 2025 Trustee Newsletter now available

The Trustee Quarterly Newsletter for Winter/Spring 2025 is now available, with the planning for the year ahead and preparing your Board for success. Every year...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: May 9, 2025: A Resource for Members

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...

Exclusive Member Webinar: Elevating Workforce Wellness

Join us for an exclusive webinar on May 19th from 12–1 pm CST: "Workforce Wellness: Effective Approaches to Foster Well-being and Retention in Healthcare"  Healthcare...

Tapestry of Life | National Skilled Nursing Care Week May 11-17

SDAHO is proud to join the nationwide celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), taking place May 11–17, beginning on Mother’s Day. This...

CAPC’s New Open Access Course- Introduction to Palliative Care

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) has a new open-to-all clinical training course, Introduction to Palliative Care which provides clinicians from all specialties and professions...

Celebrating our communities’ caregivers | National Hospital Week May 11-17

Mark your calendars! The 2025 National Hospital Week kicks off May 11, and we encourage everyone to participate in celebrating the hospitals and health...

Congratulations to South Dakota’s Health care facilities recognized with a rural health award

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce several member facilities were recently recognized by the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance...

Join Us at the 2025 Rural Health Leaders Conference

Mark your calendar for SDAHO’s Rural Health Leaders – Strengthening Rural Conference, happening June 25–26 in Fort Pierre, SD. This statewide event will bring together...

Transition to Electronic CLIA Notification by March 1, 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is modernizing the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program by transitioning to electronic delivery of fee...

SDAHO Associate Member Spotlight: Avel eCare’s Telehealth Solutions for Hospitals

SIOUX FALLS, SD / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2025 / As healthcare systems across the nation confront a perfect storm of rising costs, chronic disease management,...

SDAHO Hosts 2025 MBQIP Quality Workshop

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Rural Health Initiatives Department hosted the 3rd Annual MBQIP Workshop, titled "Moving Forward Together." This one-day...

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