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Quality Corner: Healthcare Quality Week a Big Success

Healthcare Quality Week was held nationally from October 15th-21st, 2023.  Many South Dakota hospitals across the state took part in celebrating this week at...

DHS and FBI Issue PSA to Highlight Potential Threats from Actors in Response to HAMAS Attacks

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) received a memo on Thursday November 2, 2023, from John Wilgris, Vice President of Member and...

CDC Launches Campaign to Reduce Healthcare Worker Burnout

On October 31st, the CDC announced plans to launch an Impact Wellbeing Campaign to help hospital leaders tackle healthcare worker burnout. The Centers for Disease...

CMS Releases 2024 Oversight Activities Related to Medicare Advantage

CMS issued a final rule in April that introduced new requirements concerning coverage criteria and the use of utilization management (UM) requirements in the...

SDAHO Proud to Present “Stigma: A Personal Testimony from Megan Cantone” A Conversation on Substance Abuse Disorders

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to present two upcoming webinars featuring Megan Cantone, as she shares her personal journey...

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Send Letter Opposing President Biden’s Long-Term Care Regulations

Governor Kristi Noem and 14 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Biden opposing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’...

Nov. 13-19 Proclaimed Registered Apprenticeship Week

Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed Nov. 13-19, 2023, as Registered Apprenticeship Week in South Dakota. This week celebrates the important role registered apprenticeships play in helping South Dakotans gain critical skills...

Recommend with Confidence: Navigating the Financial Landscape of Vaccinations

Beyond private insurance, there exist numerous programs that alleviate the financial burden associated with vaccinations. Join Immunize South Dakota for an eye-opening session delving...

The Healthcare Talent Ecosystem: How Holistic Staffing Strengthens Hospital + Health System Finances, Operations and Goals

Medical Solutions’ Chief Commercial Officer, Chase Farmer, sat down with Becker’s to discuss how hospitals and health systems are turning to a talent ecosystem approach...

Fall 2023 Trustee Newsletter Now Available

The Trustee Quarterly Newsletter is now available, with the focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Whether you are aware of it or not, AI is already impacting...

Silence Kills. Register Today for Crucial Conversation Training for Nurse Leaders

According to Crucial Learning, every day, healthcare professionals make calculated decisions to not speak up. In fact, Crucial Learning research found that 84 percent of...

DSS Launches Program to Address Opioid Use and Misuse Within the State

The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently launched the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program, offering South Dakota based organizations the opportunity...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update October 27, 2023: A Resource for Members

Each week, through our Unified Voice Newsletter, recipients will receive an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story...

Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday October 28

National Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 28. It is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. South Dakotans have been strong...

CDC Reports Increase in Health Worker Harassment, Poor Mental Health

The share of health workers who reported feeling threatened or harassed by patients or others at work more than doubled between 2018 and 2022...

Attorney General Jackley Joins Lawsuit Against Meta For Harming Youth Mental Health

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined Attorneys General from 41 other states in filing federal or state lawsuits against Meta alleging that...

A Guide to Working with Rural Philanthropy

The Rural Health Information Hub (RHI) recently released the Guide to Working with Rural Philanthropy. This updated resource offers strategies rural organizations can use to...

2024 SDAHO Nurse Leadership Program Registration Now Open: Hear from Others Who Participated in the Program

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO)’s 2024 Nurse Leadership Program is now taking registrations. The program is celebrating its 4th year, with several...

SDAHO Webinar Series on Falls Management, Infection Prevention and Other Clinical Topics

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations offers a comprehensive education program that is continually expanding. Over the past year, the association has presented...

Mount Marty to Lead Biotech Growth, Launches First Masters Program in the Dakotas

Earlier this year, Mount Marty University in Yankton, South Dakota announced it will lead Biotech Growth in the Dakota as it launches Master Program. Original...

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