South Dakota hospitals named to Forbes Top Hospitals List
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to share that five South Dakota member hospitals have been recognized on the Forbes...
APIC and SHEA announce collaborative response following HICPAC disbandment
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have issued a joint update...
New report shows nonprofit hospitals deliver $11 in community benefit for every $1 of...
A new EY analysis prepared for the American Hospital Association (AHA) highlights the significant value nonprofit hospitals and health systems provide to the communities...
Partnering to advance quality care in South Dakota
Health care providers across South Dakota have a strong partner in quality improvement — the Midwest Quality Innovation Network–Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO).
Led by Telligen...
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,...











