The Latest News From SDAHO

SD DOH Annual Medical Facility License Renewals

The 2021-2022 annual medical facility license renewal process will begin the week of May 17-21, 2021. Emails will be sent out to all licensed...

DSS Proposes Revisions to Traumatic Brain Injury Add-On Payment Criteria

​The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) intends to make a change to the South Dakota Medicaid State Plan concerning qualifying criteria for...

CDC Updates Guidance on Response to COVID-19 Vaccination in Post-Acute Care Facilities

The CDC has released updated information for healthcare personnel, patients and residents regarding the COVID-19 vaccination and its impact on visitation, infection prevention and...

CMS Proposes to Enhance Medical Workforce in Rural and Underserved Communities for COVID-19 Recovery

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued​ a proposed rule (CMS-1752-P) recently for inpatient and long-term care hospitals that builds on the...

Trustee Quarterly Newsletter Update Spring 2021

The Trustee Quarterly newsletter for Spring 2021 is now available, with the theme focusing on advancing healthier and more equitable communities. The latest issue...

Education for the Week of May 3

Here's a look at upcoming educational opportunities through SDAHO and other health-related organizations for the week of May 3. May 4, 1pm CST | Mental...

World Immunization Week 2021

With all eyes on vaccines, World Immunization Week, April 24th – 30th 2021 offer an unprecedented opportunity to build public trust in the value...

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Administration to Resume this Week in South Dakota

From DOH: The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) announced health systems and federal retail pharmacies across the state will resume the use and...

Healthcare Hero: Mindy Smith

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major disruptor for the healthcare industry. We have witnessed how an essential need in modern society like medical...

SDAHO’s Executive Leadership Series Registration Closes April 28

​The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) and other state hospital associations are collaborating to bring hospital and health system leaders an exciting...

CMS extends South Dakota Medicaid’s Recovery Audit Contractor Exemption

​The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved South Dakota Medicaid's State Plan Amendment seeking an exemption to Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC)...

Last Chance to Register for SDAHO’s Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference (Deadline 4/26)!

We are excited to provide you with education, resources, prizes, and even some special messages from some of South Dakota's long-term care partners! Registration includes...

Free Virtual CNA Class through Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board

​The Great Plains Tribal Leaders' Health Board and its Pathways to Healthcare Professions program is excited to announce an opportunity for those looking to...

Better Choices, Better Health for your Patients

​Better Choices, Better Health® SD (BCBH-SD) offers chronic disease self-management education workshops that are designed to help adults living with ongoing physical and/or mental...

Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday April 24

South Dakotans are encouraged to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs as part of the next Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day...

Updated Medical Marijuana Resources

SDAHO has recently updated resources to help support healthcare facilities with the passage of Initiated Measure 26, the legalization of medical marijuana in South...

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (MLPW) provides the profession with a unique opportunity to increase public understanding of and appreciation for clinical laboratory personnel. MLPW, which...

Frontline Healthcare Professionals! WE NEED YOUR HELP!

​The South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care is partnering with the SD Department of Health on the CDC’s Project Firstline to survey frontline professionals...

National Health Service Corp Application Cycles Open

​Eligible healthcare facilities can apply to become National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved sites. NHSC-approved sites provide outpatient, primary health care services to people in Health...

Healthcare Hero Highlight: Trish Annetts

The past year has created challenging times, especially for those in the healthcare industry. Even with the extra responsibilities and stress, healthcare professionals have...

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