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CMS expands tribal health care access by approving Medicaid state plan amendments: South Dakota among 6 states

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 13 announced it approved state plan amendments (SPA) to expand Medicaid access to care for tribal communities...

Interested in Learning More About 340B? Join SDAHO and SunRx at the 2025 Rural Health Leaders Conference

SDAHO is pleased to announce that SunRx will be the Social Sponsor for the 2025 Rural Health Leaders (RHL) Conference, taking place June 25–26,...

SDAHO welcomes Rise-Up Intern Kelly Young

Sioux Falls, SD – The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is welcoming Kelly Young as one of its two MCHC Rise-Up interns...

One Week to Go: Get Ready for the 2025 Rural Health Leaders Conference

June 25–26, 2025 | Drifter’s Event Center | Ft. Pierre, South Dakota Theme: Strengthening Rural The countdown is on! In just one-week, rural health professionals from...

CMS announces 13th Scope of Work Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization awards

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently launched the 13th Scope of Work to support healthcare quality improvement and the Secretary's Make...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: June 13, 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...

Analysis: Rural hospitals at risk due to cuts in OBBA

Data from the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that health care...

Jennifer Pelowski of Wakonda Heritage Manor featured in workforce recruitment video campaign

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to showcase Jennifer Pelowski, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Wakonda Heritage Manor, located in...

SDAHO Welcomes Rise-Up Intern Hari Kadarkaraisamy

Sioux Falls, SD – The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) has announced the addition of Hari Kadarkaraisamy to its team as one...

SDAHO 2025 Annual Convention Award Submission Deadline: July 1st

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited for the 2025 Annual Convention taking place September 24-26, 2025, at the Sioux Falls Convention...

Grant Spotlight Series: Preparing for a grant monitoring or desk review: an opportunity, not a burden

If your organization receives grant funding, you may eventually be asked to participate in an on-site monitoring visit or a desk review. While these...

CMS requests comments on MA service level data collection for initial determinations, appeals

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) May 30 released a notice requesting comments on a proposed Medicare Advantage (MA) service level data...

Diverse Conversations Ahead: 2025 Rural Health Leaders Conference Panel Highlights

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to host a dynamic series of panel discussions during the 2025 Rural Health Leaders...

Mission: Possible: Advancing Action Against Substance Use Together

Your Mission: Should You Choose to Accept It... The South Dakota Area Health Education Center is excited to invite you to the sixth annual Mission: Possible...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: June 6, 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...

Sarah Erickson of Sunset Manor featured in workforce recruitment video campaign

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to showcase Sarah Erickson, Health Information Manager, Sunset Manor, Avera in Irene, South Dakota...

Upcoming Webinar: Building the Future of Health Care Apprenticeships Opportunities in South Dakota

As South Dakota faces a rising demand for skilled healthcare professionals, a promising solution is taking shape through health care apprenticeships—and you’re invited to...

SDAHO Associate Member Spotlight: Meet CMBA Architects Team

Designing the Future of Healthcare At CMBA Architects, people are at the heart of every project. Our team’s genuine care for patients, staff, and visitors...

Upcoming DSS Medicaid meeting on CAH reimbursement methodology updates

South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) – Medicaid will be holding an upcoming meeting to discuss the new reimbursement methodology for Critical Access...

SDAHO welcomes Dr. David Schreiner as opening keynote speaker at 2025 Rural Health Leaders Conference

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is pleased to announce that David L. Schreiner, Ph.D., will serve as the opening keynote speaker...

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