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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...

Missed a SDAHO webinar?

SDAHO’s got your back! SDAHO is proud to announce the SDAHO Learning Hub, where you’ll find an ever-growing video library of webinars and recent...

Federal Funding Update

Rural Provider Allocation-The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released additional funding for providers, specifically targeted at rural facilities. The base payment...

National Hospital Week-Health ​Comes First

National Hospital Week 2020, is May 10-16th.  National Hospital Week highlights the efforts of ​every hospital, health system and healthcare professional involved in keeping our communities healthy.  Now...

General Fund Revenues $18.1M Lower For April

Gov. Noem said the state is preparing for a significant budget shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Noem said initial revenue data from the Department...

SDAHO Enterprise: COVID 19 Resource List Announcement

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

AHA Report: Nation’s hospitals losing about $50B a month fighting pandemic

In a new report, the American Hospital Association (AHA) estimates that the financial impact to hospitals and health systems from COVID-19 expenses and revenue...

National Nurses Month

Nurses account for more than half of all the world’s health workers, providing vital services throughout the health system. Around the world they are...

May is Older Americans Month

​Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. This year's theme, "Make Your Mark," highlights the difference...

CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Application Guide: Additional Funds Request Guide

The U.S. Department of Health Human Services (HHS) has begun distributing the remaining $20 billion of the $50 billion general distribution to Medicare providers...

South Dakota DSS COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for the Uninsured

The SD Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a Memorandum on the Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for the Uninsured. Providers are now able...

South Dakota Medicaid – Out of State Transfer Prior Authorization Process Change

The SD Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a Memorandum on COVID-19 Out of State Transfer Authorization Process. Acute Hospitals Due to COVID-19 South Dakota Medicaid...

Merritt Hawkins: Maintaining Physician Recruiting Efforts in the Wake of Coronavirus

SDAHO Enterprises endorsed business partner Merritt Hawkins provides guidance to hospitals and health systems on maintaining physician recruiting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic...

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