Public Health Emergency and Unwinding Medicaid
On April 1 the Department of Social Services (DSS) began the process of unwinding Medicaid continuous enrollment due to the public health emergency. DSS...
Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22
Have you ever wondered what to do with expired or unused medication? Many are at a loss with what to do with their old...
South Dakota Department of Health Issues Warning about Fentanyl and Xylazine Mix Threat
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning to the public and medical professionals about the threat of fentanyl mixed with...
Governor Noem Issues South Dakota Cleaning Week Proclamation
On behalf of the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) and South Dakota Foundation of Medical Care (SDFMC), we are excited to share...
SDAHO and the SDDOH Provide Hope for Opioid Use Disorders Through ED Toolkit and...
​The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO)’s Quality Integration team’s efforts to help member facilities combat opioid use disorders, with the ED Toolkit,...
Coalition Features Resources and Best Practices to Support Medicaid Redetermination
In February 2023, South Dakota began processing redeterminations, a function it historically has carried out every month prior to the COVID pandemic. If a...
SDAHO President/CEO Tim Rave Joins SDPB Radio to Talk Healthcare Funding
South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) President/CEO Tim Rave recently joined SDPB’s Radio talk show In the Moment, to provide a recap of healthcare...
SDDOH Announces Funding Opportunity for SNFs, Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Centers
The South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification is providing a grant opportunity to support skilled nursing and...
Newest South Dakota EMS Initiative: Telemedicine in Motion
During the 2022 Legislative session, Governor Noem and the South Dakota Legislature approved three funding initiatives infusing up to $20 Million into Emergency Medical...
SDAHO Legislative Update: Week 9
The 2023 South Dakota Legislative session has concluded. This session was good for healthcare overall, with several wins in helping to pass good legislation...
