The Latest News From SDAHO

Get vaccinated! Stopping the flu starts with you!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a survey that reveals an estimated 92% of hospital workers reported receiving a flu vaccine...

CHRONIC Care Act and RAISE Family Caregivers Act pass the Senate

While the majority of people were watching the updates on the Graham-Cassidy bill last week, the Senate was voting on other bills of interest...

CMS issues revised S-10 reporting instructions

CMS issued new and revised instructions for charity care and bad debt data reported by hospitals on worksheet S-10 of the Medicare Cost Report....

Thankfulness: Reflections of the 91th annual convention

Last week, more than 600 individuals came together in Rapid City to attend the Annual Convention. This year’s event had many important components, including...

New team members join SDAHO

We are pleased to announce that Kimberly Nelson will be joining our team as the new Manager, Communications and Education. Kimberly has more than 16...

CMS seeks comments on new direction for CMMI

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a request for information seeking stakeholder input on potential new models that could be...

Opioid abuse advisory committee update

The fifth meeting of the Opioid Abuse Advisory Committee was held on September 13. The committee was developed to coordinate activities of a CDC...

Successful SDAHO PAC raffle drives overall fundraising past the $35k level!

The SDAHO PAC held its inaugural raffle drawing at the 91st Annual Convention in Rapid City last week.  Scott Larson, Sr. Director, Sanford Canton-Inwood...

Senate vote on Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson abandoned

The Senate will not vote this week on the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson proposal to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the proposal’s sponsors...

SD congressional letter requests CMS remove proposed cuts to 340B program

The South Dakota congressional delegation joined together in requesting the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to remove proposed cuts to the 340B...

Join in support for World Heart Day 2017

The Million Hearts Collaboration members and supporters ask for your support for the upcoming thunderclap to commemorate World Heart Day on September 29, 2017.  World...

DOH to amend rules to revise ambulance standards

The Department of Health (DOH) intends to amend rules to revise ambulance equipment standards and air ambulance operations. A public hearing will be held...

Workforce housing study schedules final meeting for October 26

The third and final meeting of the 2017 Interim Workforce Housing Study Committee is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in...

Inaugural quality excellence awards presented at annual convention

The annual convention included the presentation of the association’s inaugural Quality Excellence Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in innovation and effective quality improvement and...

Make your voice heard on the Graham-Cassidy bill

It appears likely that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is planning to bring the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson proposed legislation that would repeal and replace parts...

Hurricane relief efforts ongoing

Four weeks after Hurricane Harvey hit, relief efforts continue across areas affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Thousands of people remain in shelters and...

8 honored with SDAHO Distinguished Service Awards

Eight people were honored Wednesday with SDAHO Distinguished Service Awards at the SDAHO 91st Annual Convention in Rapid City: Distinguished Service Award, Media Personality –...

Senate vote on new ACA legislation anticipated next week

The Senate appears to be moving toward a potential vote next week on new legislation recently introduced by Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy...

HRSA webinar for behavioral health community on September 28

The Health Resources & Services Administration’s (HRSA) Office of Regional Operations in Denver will be hosting a free webinar targeted at behavioral health partners...

SDAHO presented with platinum recognition for supporting organ donation

LifeSource has honored the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) for its efforts in encouraging hospital staff and community members to enroll in...

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16may11:00 am12:00 pmEmployee Engagement: How to be the Best Boss Your Employees Ever HadSDAHO Webinar

20may11:00 am12:00 pmAddressing Public Misperceptions About Palliative Care

21may12:00 pm1:00 pmTrauma-Informed Care: Why It’s Important and How to Implement It into PracticeCAPC Webinar

21may12:00 pm1:00 pmFinance Fundamentals for Hospitals (Hospital Financial series Part 2)SDAHO Webinar

23may12:00 pm1:30 pmInfection Prevention: Guiding Hospitals Toward Effective, Compliant, and Sustainable SolutionsSDAHO Webinar


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