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Opioid abuse advisory committee update

State News September 28, 2017

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!

Member News September 27, 2017

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

Federal News September 27, 2017

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

Federal News September 27, 2017

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

Quality News September 26, 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

State News September 26, 2017

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

State News September 26, 2017

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

Member News September 26, 2017

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

Federal News September 25, 2017

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

Member News September 25, 2017

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

Member News September 25, 2017

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

Federal News September 19, 2017

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

Education News September 19, 2017

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

Member News September 15, 2017

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

Plan to attend upcoming member district meetings in October

Member News September 15, 2017

For those member CEOs and administrators looking ahead to the first district meetings following our annual convention, the dates, times and locations are as...

Merritt Hawkins white paper: Structuring the physician interview

Member News September 15, 2017

What are the best ways to ensure that physician candidate interviews are as productive and effective as possible? Merritt Hawkins, Endorsed Business Partner of SDAHO...

New MACRA decision guide available through AHA

Member News September 15, 2017

The American Hospital Association (AHA) shared with members its newest MACRA resource, the MACRA Decision Guide, to help hospitals and clinicians determine which quality...

Pace quickens related to health care legislative proposals

Federal News September 13, 2017

Senate Republicans continued to press forward related to important health care issues, as the number of legislative days dwindle prior to the end of...