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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announces New President and CEO

Following a nation-wide Chief Executive Officer (CEO) search, the Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Board of Directors announces the appointment of John Allen as...

SDAHO Education for the Week of February 13

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

AHA Urges Action as HHS Prepares to Sunset COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) prepares to end the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, The American Hospital Association...

LeadingAge 2023 Fellowship Program for New CEOs

​Do you know someone who recently became a CEO or executive director of an aging services organization? Encourage them to apply to the LeadingAge Fellowship...

Suicide Prevention: Mental Health & Older Adults

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, affecting people of all ages, including older adults. According to the...

SDAHO Legislative Update: Week 4

This past Friday wrapped up week 4 of the 2023 Legislative session and things are beginning to pick up. Wednesday was the last day...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update Feb 3, 2023

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...

Monument Health Spearfish Offering Healthcare Careers in the Heart of the Black Hills

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) continues to recognize and celebrate Monument Health Spearfish as this month’s Hometown Healthcare Hero member facility...

Quality Corner: A Day in the Life of Quality Professional

Jess Whitney is the clinical quality coordinator for Monument Health Custer and Lead-Deadwood Hospitals. Jess has two young daughters, which means her day starts...

SDAHO Education for the Week of February 6

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

Report: 2022 Worst Financial Year for Hospitals Since Start of Pandemic

Last year was the worst financial year for U.S. hospitals and health systems since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as growth in expenses...

MCAG’s Recovery Service Next Filing Deadline is Feb 17

SDAHO Enterprises Endorsed Business Partner, Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG) recovered over $20 million for its healthcare clients this past year, and expects to...

Grant Opportunities Available through the SDDOH Support SD Cancer Plan

The South Dakota Tobacco Control Program is excited to announce two grant opportunities that opened January 13, 2023. The Tobacco Disparities Grant is to promote...

Gov. Noem Signs Housing Bill into Law

Gov. Kristi Noem signed SB 41, which frees up $200 million in housing infrastructure investment, into law. “We are thankful that this bill has been revised...

HHS Alerts Health Sector to Pro-Russian Hacktivist Threat

A pro-Russian hacktivist group known for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against countries supporting Ukraine on Jan. 28 allegedly released attack lists for hospitals and...

Be the Beat for Your Family and Community to Celebrate Heart Month this February

More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital in the United States each year, according to data from the American Heart Association....

State Health Assessment and State Health Improvement Plan

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is taking steps to improve the health of South Dakota residents by evaluating and improving the public...

SDAHO Nurse Leadership program has started!

The SDAHO Nurse Leadership program had its first session last Thursday, January 26. Program participants traveled from throughout South Dakota to Sioux Falls to...

MCAG’s Recovery Service for $5.5B in Funds

Don’t miss the next settlement claim filing deadline on February 3! Our partner, Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG) recovered over $20 million for its healthcare clients...

Skyler Langer, RN, with Monument Health Spearfish Shares Why He Chose His Hometown To Start His Healthcare Career

Monument Health Spearfish is this month’s South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) Hometown Healthcare hero member facility. To help member facilities with workforce...

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