The Latest News From SDAHO

HHS Announces Over $65 Million to Address the Maternal Health Crisis and Invest in New Approaches to Care

Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded more than $65 million...

SDSU and Area Hospitals Participate in BREATHE-SD Grant

Through recent years, the need to strengthen the respiratory therapy and public health workforce has been identified, including here in South Dakota. The innovative...

Friday Chalk Talk – Palliative Care

Looking for some quick education on Palliative Care? Consider Friday Chalk Talks, a weekly, live-audience, short-and-sweet, 20-30 minute presentation and discussion, for the entire...

South Dakota Legislature Begin Summer Study on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care: Public Can Listen.

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is taking part in a legislative summer study to look at sustainable models for long-term care....

Two South Dakota Healthcare Agencies set to Receive Millions in Federal Grant Funding to Address Nursing Shortage

​A report released by The Dakota Scout says, Sanford Health and the University of South Dakota nursing department are among 25 healthcare agencies in...

CMS Extends COVID-19 Telehealth Flexibilities for Hospital Outpatient Therapies

Hospitals may continue to bill through calendar year 2023 for certain outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology services, diabetes self-management training, and...

CAPC Offers New Open-to-All Clinical Training Course

​The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) announced its new clinical training course, Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals. This course is open...

SDAHO Works with Sen. Thune’s office on Recent Hearing to Improve Health Care Access in Rural Communities

Members of the United States Senate Committee on Finance’s subcommittee on Health Care, held a hearing on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, titled, Improving Health...

SDAHO’s Rural Health Leaders Conference Talks Strategies for Success with Stroudwater Director Eric Shell

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to welcome Eric Shell, MBA, CPA, Chairman with Stroudwater Associates to the 2023 Rural Health...

SDAHO Education for the Week of May 22

​Register for SDAHO Education to earn continuing education credits and grow in your professional development. SDAHO members will receive all virtual education for no additional...

HRSA Announces New Maternal Mental Health Hotline Toolkit

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced a new toll-free number (1-833-TLC-MAMA) and promotional toolkit for its National Maternal Mental Health Hotline for pregnant...

HHS Announces Additional $200 Million in Funding for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

In a recent press release, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced additional funding for 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. The U.S. Department...

Social Work Training in Palliative and End of Life Care

The Metropolitan Jewish Health System (MJHS) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) have joined together to create a new training program for...

Hometown Healthcare Heroes: Freeman Regional Health Services Freeman, South Dakota

Congratulations to SDAHO’s latest Hometown Healthcare Hero member facility, Freeman Regional Health Services (FRHS) in Freeman, South Dakota. To help member facilities with workforce needs,...

ANA Infection Prevention and Control Fundamentals Project ECHO Series

​Through collaboration with the Project Firstline - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Project ECHO, the American Nurses Association (ANA) is proud to...

SDAHO Adds Quality Champion Award to Distinguished Service Awards

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce we are adding a Distinguished Service Award (DSA) Category, to be recognized...

HHS Fact Sheet: Telehealth Flexibilities and Resources and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

​As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) continues the process of transitioning away from the policies enabled by the...

Code Lavender

Since coming out of the pandemic, healthcare professionals are faced with more challenges in their careers and personal lives than ever before. Sometimes it...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update May 12, 2023

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

South Dakota Medicaid Expansion Website

Effective July 1, 2023, South Dakota’s Medicaid expansion will allow an estimated 52,000 new individuals to qualify for Medicaid by raising the income requirement...

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