The Latest News From SDAHO

Report U.S. Smallpox Readiness Needs Improvement

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine highlights the need for the U.S. to enhance its readiness for smallpox...

South Dakota Hospitals Recognized in Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) recognized the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals in the nation and three South Dakota hospitals were named. Brookings...

CDC Releases Guide to Improve Healthcare Workforce Wellbeing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released an evidence-informed and actionable guide for the...

New Funding Opportunity! Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a new Notice of Funding Opportunity to increase the behavioral health workforce and expand access to...

Nurturing a Human-First Approach in Healthcare: Strategies for Overwhelmed Workforces

Healthcare leaders are prioritizing their most valuable asset – their staff – in the wake of pandemic burnout. From proactive wellness programs to innovative...

Showcase your Hospital’s Commitment to Excellence in Community Service

Does your organization improve community health and well-being through leadership and community partnerships? We invite you to apply for the American Hospital Association’s (AHA)...

Learn Best Practices at SDAHO’s Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

Long-term care service providers are facing increased public reporting on quality measures and outcomes, emphasizing the importance of best practices for all SDAHO members....

Change Healthcare Cyberattack: CMS Releases Guidance on Medicaid Flexibilities

On March 15, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an informational bulletin outlining actions states can take to support Medicaid providers...

National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16

In this world, as Benjamin Franklin famously remarked, nothing is certain except death and taxes. That's why, every year on April 16, the day...

Take the CAPC Survey

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) released its first annual Palliative Pulse survey.  This survey is designed to hear directly from teams providing specialty palliative...

Celebrating National Social Work Month

March is National Social Work month. Medical social work can be traced back to 1905 when Dr. Richard Cabot hired the first medical social...

Long-Term Care Weekly Update March 15, 2024: A Resource for Members

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

SDAHO Encourages Members to Take Part In Week of Work: April 8- 12

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is excited to take part in Week of Work, April 8 – 12 and encourages members to...

340B Strategic Regulatory Brief Webinar

Please join SDAHO Enterprises Endorsed Business Partner SUNRx for an informative webinar event, featuring special guest Bharath Krishnamurthy from the American Hospital Association. Proposed legislation...

South Dakota Department of Health Launches Nexus SD: Connecting South Dakotans to Community Services

The SD Department of Health has created Nexus SD, a technology platform and referral system connecting individuals and families to health care, human, and...

Creating a Culture of Safety: Proactive Strategies for Reducing and Preventing Workplace Violence

Workplace violence (WPV) poses an increasing threat to the safety of healthcare workers.  According to a recent Press Ganey report, more than two nurses...

State Maternal Health Innovation Funding Opportunity Deadline to Apply is April 2, 2024

The opportunity to apply for funding under the State Maternal Health Innovation (State MHI) program is underway now with a deadline of April 2,...

March 31 Deadline for Hospice and SNF Update of Managing Employees

LeadingAge reminder that effective January 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) published the calendar year (CY) 2024 physician fee schedule (PFS)...

Last Chance to Register for the 2024 Spring Symposium

The 2024 Spring Symposium Co-Conference, a collaborative effort between the SD chapters of American Association of Healthcare Administration Management (AAHAM), Healthcare Financial Management Association...

South Dakota Department of Health Warns of Scam Phone Calls Impersonating State Regulators

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has become aware of an ongoing scam impacting multiple healthcare regulatory boards within South Dakota. This fraudulent...

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22jul2:00 pm3:00 pmImplementing the EMED Toolkit in the Geriatric EDGEDC Webinar

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23jul2:00 pm3:00 pmEthical Dilemmas Across Health Equity SeriesProject ECHO

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