SDAHO Sharing Information and Connecting with the Community
The SDAHO Team were special guest presenters for the Coalition on Aging monthly meeting, this past week. Members of the Coalition meet the third...
National Spotlight on Hospital & Health System Mergers and Financial Health
There are a number of events this week focused on hospital mergers and acquisitions and financials that could generate national media attention, as well...
HHS Announces $3 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funding for SAMHSA Block Grants to...
HHS Secretary Becerra forms new Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is distributing $3 billion in American Rescue...
HRSA Determines 6 Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Violated 340B Program
​Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Acting Administrator Diana Espinosa sent letters to six pharmaceutical manufacturers stating that HRSA determined that their policies placing...
Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovations
​South Dakota was selected to participate in the National Academy for State Health Policy Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovations Program. A group of 8 states will...
People Matter, Words Matter
May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many...
Rural Health Leaders: Speaker Spotlight – Dr. Matt Owens & Bridget Diamond-Welch
​At SDAHO’s Rural Health Leaders Conference, attendees will gain practical guidance in healthcare issues uniquely focused on rural health. This conference will bring industry...
Monument Health Custer Hospital Earns National Recognition
The National Rural Health Association recently announced that Monument Health Custer Hospital is among the nation’s top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for patient satisfaction.Â
The...
DHS Seeks Comments on HCBS HOPE Waiver Renewal
The South Dakota Department of Human Services, Division of Long Term Services and Supports, is seeking public comment on the South Dakota Home and...
Governor Noem Calls for Raising Mental Health Awareness
PIERRE – Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in South Dakota. The goal is raising awareness about mental health...
