The Latest News From SDAHO

Rural Hospital Stabilization Program – First cohort applications are due Wednesday, January 15

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) is pleased to support the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program (RHSP), a new initiative designed to assist...

SAMHSA awards $1 million grants to 15 participants in Medicaid behavioral health program

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has awarded 14...

CFPB finalizes rule banning inclusion of medical debt on credit reports

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that will remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of about 15...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: January 10, 2025, A resource for members

Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to...

SDAHO vendor opportunities for 2025

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations currently has openings for vendor opportunities for 2025. Are you ready to differentiate yourself from other organizations? SDAHO...

Quarterly Advocacy Update: Winter 2025

A lot has happened since the Fall Advocacy Update in both the reimbursement and legislative spaces. For Medicare reimbursement, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...

HHS awards $306 million in Avian Flu monitoring and preparedness funding

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would award $306 million dollars to continue its H5N1 Avian Flu response. While...

Deadlines approaching for art contest and award nominations for Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

SDAHO's Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference is scheduled for April 8-9, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Even though this fantastic event is over 3...

United Against the Flu toolkit urges vaccination during peak respiratory virus season

January is one of the peak infection months for flu, COVID-19 and RSV, and these illnesses are increasing pediatric and adult hospitalization rates nationwide....

Baxter alerts providers to potential high-risk issues with devices

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dec. 31 released an alert highlighting a Baxter letter that recommended health care providers not use certain lots...

Quality Corner: The Role of AI in Transforming Healthcare Quality

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant future concept; it is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and healthcare is no exception. AI has emerged as...

A new year and new opportunities at SDAHO’s 2025 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

Registration is open for The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations 2025 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference, with this year’s theme, Embracing the Seasons...

Emergency preparedness in-person training sessions

The National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center, through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services (TEEX) will be hosting two in-person trainings in Sioux...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: January 3, 2025, A resource for members

Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to...

Coming Soon to SDAHO: A New Member Experience!

SDAHO is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our brand-new Member Portal in early 2025! Designed with you in mind, this enhanced platform...

Updates on Immunizations & Vaccinations in South Dakota

Immunizations play a pivotal role in safeguarding public health and preventing the spread of infectious disease. On Tuesday, January 7, SDAHO will host a webinar...

AHA offering executive certificate in Diversity and health equity fellowship: Deadline to apply January 10, 2025

The American Hospital Association's (AHA) Institute for Diversity and Health Equity is seeking applicants by January 10 for its 10-month Executive Certificate in Diversity...

SDAHO Preparing for 2025 Legislative Session

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is gearing up for South Dakota’s 2025 Legislative session. Efforts to connect with new and returning...

CMS Soliciting Applications for RCHD Program

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that it is soliciting new applications for the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program....

AHA upcoming training on Health Care Environmental Services Certification

The American Hospitals Associations (AHA) Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) program pairs quality education for high-performing health care environmental services professionals with...

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