Legislative session ends; funding levels set
The 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature concluded its work late this afternoon with passage of the General Appropriations Bill. The bill includes...
Appropriations in spotlight as SD legislative session nears end
As the 93rd Session of the South Dakota Legislature enters its final day, the focus has shifted to the Joint Committee on Appropriations (JCA)...
SDAHO names new Director, Post-Acute Care
Tammy Hatting has been selected to join the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations’ (SDAHO) leadership team as Director, Post-Acute Care. She will begin...
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital celebrates $10.2 million expansion
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital and Clinic realized the dream of being together under one roof and on one campus on Feb. 19 when the...
Two hospitals tackle workforce challenges with creative solutions
Recruiting and retaining employees is a challenge for many industries in South Dakota, but two SDAHO members took on the challenge head-first with collaborative...
Joint Appropriations tackles funding questions; Residency program stays
Last week the Department of Health moved through the budget setting process. The funding for the Rural Family Residency Program was included in the...
Exploring the “value” of membership; a strategic priority
In today’s changing health care environment, challenges and opportunities abound: exploring innovative ways to improve access, safety, quality of care, addressing workforce issues, complying...
Congress works to complete omnibus legislation by March deadline
Congress continues to work this week to complete funding legislation for defense and non-defense (domestic) spending for the next two years. The spending bills...
Bipartisan group seeks information on medical price transparency
A group of bipartisan legislators is seeking feedback from major advocacy groups such as the American Hospital Association (AHA), the American Medical Association (AMA),...
