Advance Care Planning Training Courses
April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). This annual event is held to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the...
Developing Tomorrow’s Healthcare Leaders: A Crucial Investment
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, the need for strong leadership has never been greater. However, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of...
UPDATE: AHA and Health-ISAC Threat Advisory: FBI advises no specific credible threat targeting...
The FBI advised that, after an extensive investigation and intelligence review, they have not identified any specific credible threat targeted against hospitals in any...
SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: March 28, 2025: A Resource for Members
Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to...
Rural Initiatives: MBQIP Quality Workshop and Patient Experience Week Converge
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to host this year’s Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) Workshop!
Date: Wednesday, April...
Brief examines impact of potential Medicaid cuts on state budgets and coverage
A KFF brief released yesterday compares the potential $880 billion in federal Medicaid cuts from the House-passed budget resolution to states' tax revenues, education spending and the number...
HHS announces transformation to Make America Healthy Again
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a dramatic restructuring in accordance with President Trump's Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department...
SDAHO’S Justin Hinker is ready for the 2025 Post-Acute Care Conference
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) will host its 25th long-term care event this year, known as the Post-Acute Partners of Care...
Secretary Kennedy renews Public Health Emergency Declaration to address national opioid crisis
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced recently that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. renewed the public health emergency declaration addressing...
Hospital Preparedness is a top priority for SDAHO
SDAHO would like to thank the South Dakota Department of Health for their 2025 Public Health Preparedness and Response Conference March 19-20 in Chamberlain....