The Latest News From SDAHO

Upcoming webinar: Responding to Difficult and Threatening Behaviors in Healthcare

Healthcare professionals are increasingly reporting encounters with difficult — and sometimes even threatening — behaviors from patients and others they serve. For kind, “pro-social”...

USD medical school announces move to Sioux Falls

The University of South Dakota (USD) announced it will move the first 18 months of its Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program from Vermillion to...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: August 15, 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...

SDAHO launches new LifeCircle website: more resources and tools in one place

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce the launch of the new LifeCircle website — now live at lifecircle.sdaho.org! LifeCircle...

Don’t miss South Dakota’s premier infection prevention event

The South Dakota Association of Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is hosting it's annual conference October 2 - 3 at the USD Sioux Falls...

FDA Class I recall for filters for potential of serious harm

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a Class I recall of Draeger SafeStar and TwinStar Filters due to a risk of misleading...

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) training opportunity

The Center for Rural Health Improvement at the University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine invites you to the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)...

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the 2025 SDAHO Annual Convention

2025 SDAHO Annual Convention | Celebrating Medical Marvels 99 Years & Beyond September 24–26, 2025 | Sioux Falls Convention Center The South Dakota Association of Healthcare...

Critical Access Hospital Reimbursement Methodology Update meeting Aug 19

South Dakota Medicaid is working towards the implementation of revised inpatient and outpatient hospital reimbursement methodologies in calendar year 2026. The intent of this...

RISE-UP Interns wrap up their efforts

For many years the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) has participated as a host organization for the Maternal and Child Health Careers:...

Why South Dakota Didn’t Have a Measles Outbreak By Secretary Melissa Magstadt

It's been four weeks since our last positive measles case, and South Dakota has done remarkably well in protecting its citizens from the kinds...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: August 8, 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...

Gov. Rhoden appoints Nick Fosness to fill District 1 House Seat

On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Nick Fosness of Britton to the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 1. Fosness...

Medical Solutions: Recognition, Initiatives & Impact

SDAHO Enterprises Endorsed Business Partner, Medical Solutions was recently named one of the Top 5 Largest Healthcare Staffing Firms by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for...

CDC launches new campaign to address youth substance use and mental health

The back-to-school season is a great time to engage with youth about mental health and substance use to promote their well-being throughout the academic...

World-renowned speaker Ryan Campbell to close SDAHO Annual Convention

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is thrilled to welcome Ryan Campbell as the closing keynote speaker for the 2025 Annual Convention. This...

Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program

Applications are being accepted for year three of the Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program (TTAP). The application deadline to be considered is...

SDAHO Presents: 100 Years Young – A Century of Stories, Wisdom & Heart

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is thrilled to launch “100 Years Young” — a heartwarming video series that celebrates the incredible...

CMS announces Digital Health Ecosystem to advance data sharing and innovation

On July 30, CMS launched a new “digital health ecosystem” aimed at improving how health information is shared between patients and providers. The initiative...

SDAHO to offer governance trustee track at 2025 Annual Convention

Are you a board member or healthcare leader looking for educational resources on governance and board service? The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations...

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