The Latest News From SDAHO

Quarterly Advocacy Update: Fall 2024

This summer the SDAHO Advocacy Team was able to participate in a few events with legislators and continue building rapport with candidates who are...

CAPC’s essential tools to grow or start a palliative care program

Healthcare professionals and systems are understanding the benefits of having palliative care available to their patients. Improving quality of life for their patients and...

The critical role of flexibility in healthcare staffing

Rob Crowe, Executive VP of Per Diem and Local Workforce Strategies at Medical Solutions and Founder of Matchwell, emphasizes that flexibility in healthcare staffing is no...

Madison Regional Health System Announces Next CEO

(Madison, S.D.) October 11, 2024 - Madison Regional Health System (MRHS) has named Teresa Mallett, MHA, as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Tammy...

SDAHO long-term care weekly update October 11, 2024

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 Celebrates Distinguished Service Award Recipients During 2024 Annual Convention

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) celebrated it’s 98th annual convention September 25-27, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota at the Monument...

South Dakota Medicaid Publishes Updated Inpatient Hospital Services Manual

Health care providers can now access an updated Inpatient Hospital Services provider manual published by the South Dakota Medicaid Department of Social Services. The updated...

SDAHO’s Hinker takes part in SD Nurses Association Annual Convention addressing long-term care

South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations VP of Post Acute Care, Justin Hinker took part in a panel conversation, Crisis in Long-Term Care Tuesday...

AHA opposes HHS interoperability rule: 6 things to know

A recent article in Beckers Hospital Review published that the American Hospital Association opposes the Department of Health and Human Services interoperability rule and...

BREAKING NEWS: SDAHO joins 21 states in staffing mandate lawsuit

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) has joined a lawsuit with 21 LeadingAge state affiliates, membership associations that represent hundreds of not-for-profit...

Deadline Draws Near for Nexus Grant Funding

A new collaborative hosted by the South Dakota Department of Health called Nexus SD, issued a notice of grant funding for health care, human...

AHA updates on IV fluid supplies after Helene forces closure of Baxter Manufacturing Plant

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has a dedicated webpage to keep member informed on the IV fluid supply Chain shortages. Click Here On October 7,...

DOH invites high school students to explore health care careers through Scrubs Camps

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce the return of Scrubs Camps for the 2024-2025 school year. “Scrubs Camps provide high...

Mental Illness Awareness Week October 6-12

Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions – including the friends, family, and coworkers who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves. One...

Quality Corner: Mobridge Regional Hospital Enhances Incident Reporting Process to Promote a Culture of Safety

According to an article in the peer-reviewed Cureus Journal of Medical Science, hospitals are recognized as the most important settings for reducing medical errors...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update October 4, 2024

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 speaks at Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls senior community groundbreaking event

Sanford Health broke ground Monday on the Good Samaritan Society – Founder’s Crossing senior community in Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Association of Healthcare...

SD community receives funding for EMS training

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded $68.5 million in grants supporting multiple behavioral health education, training, and community programs to help...

Rebuilding Healthcare Teams Workshop

Covid-19 was massively disruptive to nursing teams. Nationwide, leaders now struggle with picking up the pieces and rebuilding their teams in an environment where...

SDAHO Applauds Member Facilities for Successful HQIC Participation

Compass HQIC project included a total of 278 hospitals in six states, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi and Alabama. South Dakota and Minnesota...

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