CDC report shows life expectancy continues to drop
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued their annual report on life expectancy. This marks the first time the...
SD Opioid Abuse Advisory Committee meets
The South Dakota Opioid Abuse Advisory Committee met Dec. 5. Several opioid grant funding updates were provided, including grants...
Gov. Daugaard delivers FY2020 budget address
Gov. Dennis Daugaard presented his final budget address to the South Dakota Legislature on Dec 4. The governor attributed...
Hospital groups file lawsuit over site-neutral payment rule
The American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges and three hospitals filed a lawsuit Nov. 4 against...
SDAHO holds legislative forums
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization is hard at work educating local legislators about issues facing the industry...
National campaigns raise awareness of flu vaccination and hand hygiene
The National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), Dec. 2-8, is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of...
Grant opportunity available for rural residency programs
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released the fiscal year 2019 Rural Residency Planning and Development Program (RRPD)...
Mental health committee drafts proposed legislation
The Access to Mental Health Services Study Committee met Dec. 3 to discuss proposed legislation for the 2019 legislative...
Encompass Health announces plans for its first inpatient rehabilitation hospital in South Dakota
Encompass Health Corp Nov. 29 announced plans to build a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Sioux Falls, which is...
Resources available for flu vaccine campaigns
There are a couple of national campaigns raising the awareness and importance of getting a flu vaccine. Â The message...
