The Latest News From SDAHO

Increasing Measles Cases in US and Globally

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) asks medical providers to be alert for an introduction of measles into South Dakota among recent travelers....

Regulatory Updates on COPs for Critical Access Hospitals

SDAHO will host a comprehensive 3-part webinar series delving into the critical access hospital conditions of participation regulations. The sessions will cover interpretive guidelines,...

2024 Legislative Update: Week 2

The 2024 Legislative session is off and running with week 2 officially behind us. Thus far 233 bills have been filed, with SDAHO actively...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update January 19, 2024: A Resource for Members

Each week SDAHO provides members with an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct...

HHS Launches New Medicaid/CHIP Resource Hub to Help Keep People Covered

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launches a resource hub for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Below is from...

DOH Announces Grant Funding to Support Local Emergency Medical Services

In a recent press release the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announced a new grant opportunity for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the...

Happy National Activity Professional’s Week: January 21 – 27, 2024

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to celebrate National Activity Professional’s Week, January 21-27, 2024. Activity professionals plan activities and events to...

Palliative Care Is Specialized Care for the Living

Palliative Care is specialized care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. Often, palliative care is confused...

ARPA-H Launches PARADIGM Program to Improve Rural Health Outcomes

A recent press release from the U.S. Deptarment of Health and Human Services announced the launch of  the Platform Accelerating Rural Access to Distributed...

Partner Demo Webinar: Addressing the Patient Affordability Gap

We are excited to announce that SDAHO Enterprises’ Endorsed Business Partner AblePay will be hosting a demo webinar on February 1 and 2 for...

2024 Grant Opportunities with South Dakota Community Foundation

The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) will be providing an informational webinar on February 21 at 12pm CST/11am MT to go over 2024 SDCF...

SDAHO’s Tim Rave Talks Healthcare Legislation on KELO-AM Radio

Each day on KELO-AM Radio’s It’s Your Business – Leader of the Band show, entrepreneurs and community and state leaders discuss business and issues...

The 2023 SD Health Assessment Is Now Available

The 2023 South Dakota Health Assessment through the SD Department of Health (DOH) is now available for viewing. The State Health Assessment is an opportunity...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update January 12, 2024: A Resource for Members

Each week SDAHO provides members with an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct...

SDAHO Offers Unique Webinar With Expert Advice for Members on Medication Assisted Treatment

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is partnering with Dr. Jennifer Tinguely, Chief Medical Officer of Falls Community Health for the association’s...

Recognizing Philip Health Services for Antibiotic Stewardship

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) Healthcare Associated Infection/Antibiotic Resistance Program recently recognized two organizations for their efforts in Antibiotic Stewardship in South...

2024 Legislative Update: Week 1

The South Dakota legislative session for 2024 began on January 9, with Governor Kristi Noem presenting the State of the State Address. During her...

South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) and Game, Fish & Parks (GFP),...

Red Cross Urges Donation Amid Emergency Blood Shortage

January is National Blood Donor Month, and the American Red Cross has recently announced an emergency shortage of blood and platelets, urging Americans to contribute by...

The Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Refugees

The United States anticipates that 125,000 refugees will arrive over the next year, with more than one million asylum-seekers also awaiting entry. As aging...

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