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CDC investigating reports of contaminated ultrasound gel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is assisting in a multistate investigation on the use of contaminated non-sterile ultrasound gel for ultrasound-guided percutaneous procedures. Reports...

ASPR highlights strategies to mitigate workplace violence in health care settings

The Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Advisory Bulletin, produced by the within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Strategic Preparedness...

South Dakota health care professionals featured in workforce recruitment video campaign

Rural Healthcare Expanding the Workforce Pipeline The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to announce the launch of a new workforce recruitment...

Discharge planning requirements for acute & CAH hospitals

In today’s healthcare environment, discharge planning is more than a task — it’s a vital component of quality care, regulatory compliance, and patient safety....

FDA to limit COVID-19 vaccine to people over 65, others at high risk for serious illness

Leaders of the Food and Drug Administration May 20 announced new guidelines for administering the COVID-19 vaccine in a paper published by the New England Journal...

FBI warns of cyber actors exploiting outdated routers

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center released an alert May 7 warning of cyber actors exploiting vulnerabilities in end-of-life routers. Routers dated 2010 or earlier are...

Microsoft offering cybersecurity program for rural hospitals

SDAHO is excited to share that Microsoft is helping to protect rural hospitals by sharing security solutions, resources and training at NO COST. Rural hospitals...

HHS, FDA Issue RFI on Deregulatory Plan to Lower Costs and Empower Providers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of a...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: May 16, 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...

3 Must-know Cyber and Risk Realities from AHA

In his latest American Hospital Association (AHA) Cyber Intel blog, John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, examines the state of cyber...

SDAHO Hosts Statewide Safety Training Through FLEX Grant Support

In both 2024 and 2025, the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) was awarded the South Dakota Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (FLEX) Grant....

AHA files brief defending South Dakota’s 340B contract pharmacy law

On May 14, 2025, the American Hospital Association (AHA) filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota,...

South Dakota Department of Health hosts webinar on Measles Response

The South Dakota Department of Health invites healthcare professionals to a critical Measles Response Webinar on Thursday, May 22, from 3–4 PM CT. This...

White House announces executive order establishing ‘most favored nation’ drug pricing

The White House May 12 released an executive order to reduce prescription drug costs by allowing consumers to make direct purchases from drug manufacturers at “most...

Cybersecurity in the spotlight at SDAHO’s Rural Health Leaders Conference

Get ready for an engaging and insightful experience at the Rural Health Leaders – Strengthening Rural Conference, taking place June 25–26! Hosted by SDAHO,...

Mental Health and Palliative Care

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder that individuals living with serious illness may experience emotional distress from diagnosis and beyond. This...

Winter-Spring 2025 Trustee Newsletter now available

The Trustee Quarterly Newsletter for Winter/Spring 2025 is now available, with the planning for the year ahead and preparing your Board for success. Every year...

SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: May 9, 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...

Exclusive Member Webinar: Elevating Workforce Wellness

Join us for an exclusive webinar on May 19th from 12–1 pm CST: "Workforce Wellness: Effective Approaches to Foster Well-being and Retention in Healthcare"  Healthcare...

Tapestry of Life | National Skilled Nursing Care Week May 11-17

SDAHO is proud to join the nationwide celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), taking place May 11–17, beginning on Mother’s Day. This...

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