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UPDATE: AHA and Health-ISAC Threat Advisory: FBI advises no specific credible threat targeting hospitals

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....

South Dakota is 2025’s third best state for doctors

According to a recent article posted in WalletHub, South Dakota is 2025’s third best state for doctors. Click here to view the full article. South...

Showcase your Hospital’s Commitment to Excellence in Community Service!

Apply for the 2026 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize Does your organization improve community health and well-being through leadership and community partnerships? We invite...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: March 21, 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...

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day

Every year on April 16, we promote National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) because, to quote Benjamin Franklin, “In this world, nothing is certain except...

AHA released a new patient safety report in collaboration with data partner Press Ganey

The American Hospital Association (AHA) released a new patient safety report in collaboration with data partner Press Ganey, "Improvement in Safety Culture Linked to...

Telehealth Flexibilities Extended

Originally, the telehealth flexibilities implemented during COVID were set to expire the end of March 2025. On March 15, 2025 Congress passed the Full...

Measle cases and outbreaks

As of March 13, 2025, there have been 301 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S., surpassing the 2024 total of 285, according to...

Advocacy Sessions during SDAHO’s 2025 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to offer a variety of advocacy sessions during the 2025 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference,...

Registration Open for Hospital Risk Assessment & De-escalation Workshop

The South Dakota Office of Rural Health, through the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (FLEX) funds, is offering expanded opportunities for workplace safety training to...

Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections and Updated Testing Recommendations in the US

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) is asking medical providers to remain vigilant for dengue infection among returning travelers. Dengue virus is not...

Cyberthreat actors using ChatGPT exploit to attack health care

A vulnerability in ChatGPT, identified last year, is now being exploited by cyberthreat actors to target security flaws in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according...

2025 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 9

The 2025 South Dakota Legislative session wrapped up this past Thursday, and overall, it was a good session for healthcare. We’ve seen better sessions,...

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