The Latest News From SDAHO

$4.9B Distribution to Nursing Facilities Impacted by COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on May 22 the distribution in additional relief funds to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)...

SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidelines

​Smaller hospitals with less than 500 employees in South Dakota had the ability to apply for and receive a loan from the Small Business...

SDAHO Enterprises COVID-19 Resources

To meet member needs in response to the COVID-19 crisis. SDAHO Enterprises has compiled a COVID-19 Resources List of companies offering solutions to resulting operational and...

Governor Council of Economic Advisors Discuss COVID Impact

The Governor's Council of Economic Advisors met on May 21 electronically. A roundtable discussion on specific regional areas of the state and how those...

HRSA to Provide $225 Million to RHCs for COVID-19 Testing

U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides $225 million to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)...

South Dakota Physicians Talk COVID-19

In response to the most recent global pandemic threat, the world continues to search for a promising treatment to combat the novel coronavirus. Learn...

South Dakota Nursing Homes Receive iPads

​Nursing homes have become islands of isolation due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Visitor restrictions were mandated by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services...

HEROES Act

​On May 15, the United Stated House of Representatives passed the latest round of emergency funding for the COVID-19 pandemic, titled the Health and...

SDAHO Announces Cancellation of Face-to-Face 2020 Annual Convention

After much discussion and consideration, the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organization (SDAHO) leadership, in collaboration with the SDAHO Board of Trustees, have decided...

Register today: South Dakota Physician Panel on COVID-19

In response to the most recent global pandemic threat, the world continues to search for a promising treatment to combat the novel coronavirus. Learn...

CMS Issues FFY 2021 LTCH PPS Proposed Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule for federal fiscal...

Webinar- 340B Discount Card Innovation Targeting the Uninsured

How can you utilize your 340B Pharmacy program to help the uninsured in your community? How is this vulnerable population unique and well suited for...

Rural Hospital Leadership Team Award-Due August 31st

The Rural Hospital Leadership Team Award from the America Hospital Association (AHA) Section for Small or Rural Hospitals wants to honor a leadership team that...

CMS Releases FFY 2021 IPPS Proposed Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2021 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. In...

Everyday Innovations

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and health systems are overcoming incredible challenges through simple ideas. The American Hospital Association (AHA) has taken the next...

Price Transparency Litigation Update

May 7 was the first step in the legal fight between the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Health and Human Services (HHS), regarding the...

CMS is Delaying the Release of Updated Versions of MDS

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted an update on May 8, 2020 announcing the delayed release of updated versions of the...

Trustee Insights Edition Outlines COVID-19 Activities and Governance

The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), is now available. This month’s resources include articles focused on...

CMS Publishes Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments By State and Provider Detail

The CMS Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program was designed to increase cash flow to Medicare providers and suppliers impacted by the 2019 Novel...

Bipartisan Policy Center Releases April 2020 Report

Rural hospitals are at risk of closure. Profit margins are too thin to sustain this crisis and immediate legislative and regulatory actions are needed...

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