The Latest News From SDAHO

2025 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 2

Advocacy January 24, 2025

Action started to pick up in the capitol this week, as bills are already passing both committee and floor votes. There are 193 bills...

Coalition extends deadline to apply for grants supporting community health workers

Uncategorized January 24, 2025

The Common Health Coalition announced it has extended the deadline to Feb. 3 to apply for the Common Health Challenge Catalyst Award program grant. Each...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: January 24, 2025: A resource for members

Hospice/Palliative Care News January 24, 2025

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...

Trump administration temporarily pauses government health communications

Federal News January 24, 2025

On January 21, communications from health agencies, including the FDA, HHS, CMS, CDC, and NIH, were halted. According to a report from The Washington...

Check out SDAHO’s new member portal

Member News January 24, 2025

We are excited to announce that the new SDAHO member portal is now live! Effective immediately, all members have access to the upgraded portal...

Baxter increases allocations of two IV solutions to 100%

Awareness January 23, 2025

On January 22, Baxter announced to its customers that allocations for two sodium chloride IV solutions have been increased to 100%. This update marks...

HRSA accepting applications for rural maternity and obstetrics program

Federal News January 23, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is currently accepting applications for its four-year Rural Maternity and...

Recruitment & Retention Strategies for Today’s Workforce

Education News January 23, 2025

In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent requires a dynamic and multifaceted approach. This three-part webinar series is designed to equip...

State Experts to present at SDAHO Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

Education News January 21, 2025

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations annual Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference brings together a variety of experts from across the nation to...

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Awareness January 17, 2025

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month is an opportunity to raise awareness on how we can all prevent and respond to human trafficking. It is...

CMS announces increase in accountable care relationships

Federal News January 17, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Jan. 15 that 53.4% of people with Traditional Medicare are in an accountable care relationship with a provider,...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: January 17, 2025: A resource for members

Hospice/Palliative Care News January 17, 2025

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...

Leading with Purpose: Strategies for Building a Retention-Driven Culture

SDAHO Enterprises January 17, 2025

SDAHO Enterprises endorsed business partner, Medical Solutions will be hosting a workforce retention webinar on Feb 10. On February 10 from 12–1 p.m. CST, discover...

2025 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 1

Advocacy January 17, 2025

South Dakota’s 100th Legislative Session kicked off this past Tuesday January 14 with the delivery of the State of the State Address by Governor...

SD DOH offers data analysis summary on rural healthcare programs

Rural Health January 16, 2025

Over the past year, the Office of Rural Health conducted a Strategic Analysis of Rural Healthcare Programs using a comprehensive five-step process to evaluate...

Del Gilbert to Kick Off SDAHO’s Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

Education News January 16, 2025

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to welcome Del Gilbert, Founder of Accelerating Excellence, as this year’s opening keynote speaker...

HHS, DEA release rules related to telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances

Federal News January 16, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a series of rules Jan. 15 related to telemedicine prescribing of...

Call for Applications: EHDI Provider Education Center Emerging Leaders Program

State News January 15, 2025

The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Provider Education Center (EHDI PEC) is excited to announce the Emerging Leaders Program, aimed at increasing knowledge, confidence,...

SDAHO’s new member portal is now live

Member News January 15, 2025

Effective immediately, SDAHO members now have access to the enhanced member portal and personalized Member Compass. The upgraded portal offers a range of new...