Putting the Spotlight on Elder Abuse: Free Elder Abuse Training
The South Dakota Department of Human Services Adult Protective Service and Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs are offering a free Elder Abuse Training on April...
Gov. Noem Appoints Joan Adam as Secretary of Health
In a press released issues on March 29, 2022 Governor Kristi Noem announced that she is appointing Joan Adam to serve as Secretary of...
Nursing Homes to Receive Medicaid Reimbursement Increase and $30 Million in One-Time Funding
Tim Rave, CEO of SDAHO made the announcement on Monday, March 28 that South Dakota State Lawmakers approved a $30 million one-time Medicaid reimbursement...
Governor Noem Signs Medical Cannabis and Hemp Bills into Law
The South Dakota Legislative session ended on March 9, with medical cannabis taking center stage this session. During the run of the general session...
The SD DOH Will End Daily COVID-19 Updates
​The South Dakota Department of Health announced on it's SD COVID-19 Dashboard page that daily updates will stop after Friday March 18, 2022. The...
VA Recommends New Health System in Rapid City
​The Associated Press (AP) released a story on March 14, 2022 reporting that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is recommending a new health...
2022 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 9
The 2022 South Dakota Legislative session ended with several wins in the healthcare column. Out of 551 bills introduced this session, SDAHO actively followed...
2022 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 8
This past week wrapped up the 8th week of the 2022 legislative session. With one week to go, we are still monitoring or actively...
2022 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 7
Week 7 of the 2022 South Dakota Legislative session ended with crossover day taking place on Wednesday Feb. 22, which is the day all bills...
South Dakota Department of Social Services Funding Opportunity Announced
The SD Department of Social Services Division of Behavioral Health is offering an implementation and training opportunity through the South Dakota Screening, Brief Intervention,...
