Several SDAHO member hospitals recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Awards
Presented annually as part of the National Rural Health Day celebration, the Performance Leadership Awards honor rural hospitals achieving top-quartile performance in quality, outcomes,...
Navigating Disruption: What CFOs and their teams need to know now
A blog by Ariel Levin, American Hospital Association (AHA) director of coverage policy and state issues was released earlier this week. It highlights considerations...
Phishing operation attacking at least 20 health care organizations disrupted by Microsoft
Microsoft Sept. 16 announced it had disrupted a growing phishing service that had targeted at least 20 U.S. health care organizations. The company said it used...
Improve Patient Safety: join the new CAUTI reduction program
Are you interested in reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in your acute care hospital? Your hospital may be eligible to participate in an...
Mastering Hospital Finances: From Revenue to Reimbursement
Financial stewardship is a critical component of successful hospital leadership, particularly in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment. This three-part series is designed to equip...
CMS Updates Released for Critical Access and Acute Hospital Manuals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released updates to both the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and Acute Hospital manuals. These updates,...
Apply now for the 2026 Dick Davidson NOVA Award
The American Hospital Association (AHA) 2026 Dick Davidson NOVA Award recognizes hospitals and health systems that demonstrate outstanding collaboration with community partners to improve...
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...
South Dakota among states most affected by obstetric unit closures
Over the past decade, access to obstetric services in South Dakota has experienced a significant decline, reflecting a concerning national trend that disproportionately affects...
Applications open for AHA’s Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award
The American Hospital Association (AH) Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award seeks to recognize and share the accomplishments of rural hospitals that exemplify responsiveness,...
