SDAHO’s Tim Rave offers counterpoint article to criticism of the Rural Health Transformation Fund
Rural Health Funding Isn’t a Handout — It’s a Lifeline
Earlier this month, South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) President and CEO Tim Rave...
Federal Update from SDAHO Advocacy Team
Federal Continuing Resolution Extends Key Rural Health Programs
Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate advanced a continuing resolution (C.R.) to fund the federal government...
Celebrate National Rural Health Day in November with AHA Toolkit
National Rural Health Day is coming up on November 20, offering a time to recognize the dedicated health care professionals, hospitals, and communities working...
Rural Initiatives: Rural Health Transformation Program
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen care delivery and sustainability in rural communities. All...
Exploring Opportunities for Innovation in Rural Maternal Care
Every pregnant woman deserves access to high-quality maternal care — from conception through postpartum. Yet in parts of the country, some of that care...
CMS launches Rural Health Transformation Program website, application to open soon
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has launched a website for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT)Â Program. The RHT Program was authorized by the...
Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program
Applications are being accepted for year three of the Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program (TTAP). The application deadline to be considered is...
A win for rural health care programs – Senate Appropriations Committee makes funding decisions
The National Rural Healthcare Association (NRHA) recently submitted a press release sharing details about the United State's Senate Appropriations Committee's funding decisions, as it...
Applications open for 2025 Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program
The Department of Health is excited to announce the availability of the Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) 2025 incentive program. This program...
South Dakota among states most affected by obstetric unit closures
Over the past decade, access to obstetric services in South Dakota has experienced a significant decline, reflecting a concerning national trend that disproportionately affects...
