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People Matter, Words Matter

May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many...

Rural Health Leaders: Speaker Spotlight – Dr. Matt Owens & Bridget Diamond-Welch

​At SDAHO’s Rural Health Leaders Conference, attendees will gain practical guidance in healthcare issues uniquely focused on rural health. This conference will bring industry...

Monument Health Custer Hospital Earns National Recognition

The National Rural Health Association recently announced that Monument Health Custer Hospital is among the nation’s top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for patient satisfaction.  The...

DHS Seeks Comments on HCBS HOPE Waiver Renewal

The South Dakota Department of Human Services, Division of Long Term Services and Supports, is seeking public comment on the South Dakota Home and...

Governor Noem Calls for Raising Mental Health Awareness

PIERRE – Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in South Dakota. The goal is raising awareness about mental health...

Nominate a Healthcare Hero Today

Congratulations to all the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations Healthcare Heroes. The hero campaign is designed to recognize and celebrate healthcare professionals from...

South Dakota Medicaid launches Provider Revalidation through New Provider Enrollment Portal

South Dakota Medicaid has launched a new provider enrollment portal to assist providers completing revalidation. Providers are required to complete revalidation for South Dakota...

CDC’s Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents Age 12 and Older

On Wednesday, May 12, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents age 12 to...

Welcome Deb Willett to the SDAHO Team

SDAHO welcomes Deb Willett! Deb recently joined SDAHO as the Office Assistant. Within the position Deb will work closely with membership responsibilities. She will...

SDAHO Launches Updated Website

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to launch our newly updated website, www.sdaho.org. For the past 95 years SDAHO has been the...

Rural Health Leader’s Speaker Spotlight – John Supplitt, American Hospital Association

At SDAHO’s Rural Health Leaders Conference, attendees will gain practical guidance in healthcare issues uniquely focused on rural health. This conference will bring industry...

Project Firstline Seeks Frontline Professional Feedback

We know COVID won’t be the last threat. As new diseases emerge, we want to make sure EVERYONE in a healthcare setting has access...

CMS Posts New Reporting Requirements for Nursing Homes

On May 11, 2021, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released memo QSO-21-19-NH directing nursing homes to report weekly COVID-19 vaccination status...

Education for the Week of May 17

​​​Register today for the upcoming education during the week of May 17. Check out our event calendar for other upcoming educational opportunities from SDAHO and other...

Managed Services Provider vs. Working Directly with a Staffing Agency

Do you know what the advantages are of working with a managed services provider (MSP) vs. working directly with a staffing agency? Expand Your...

National Hospital Week – Inspiring Hope Through Healing

National Hospital Week (May 9-15) is an opportunity to highlight our hospitals, health systems and health care workers and the innovative ways they are...

Healthcare Heroes Highlight: Amanda Uecker & Jessie Kuechenmeister

Life inside any long-term care facility comes with unique challenges, opportunities and rewarding moments. The activities team often bring the heart, the fun and...

Rural Health Leaders In-Person – Register Today!

SDAHO is excited to announce the Rural Health Leaders Conference will be live and in-person June 9 & 10 in Pierre, SD at Drifter's...

2021 Healthcare Compensation Survey

​SDAHO and ​Gallagher Survey's are happy to announce the release of the 2021 Healthcare Compensation Survey. The 2021 Healthcare Compensation Survey is sponsored by...

Education for the Week of May 10

​​Register today for the upcoming education during the week of May 10. Check out our event calendar for other upcoming educational opportunities from SDAHO and...

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