SDAHO Encourages Members to Take Part in South Dakota Week of Work April 8-12, 2024

Prepare to influence the future workforce! South Dakota's Week of Work provides real-world experiences through job shadowing, industry tours, or even mentorship opportunities. Together, let's inspire the next generation...

SDAHO Recaps 2024 Legislative Session

Join SDAHO's Advocacy team on Tuesday, April 2 at 12 pm CT for an exclusive members-only webinar. Over the past 9-plus weeks, SDAHO's Advocacy team has been in Pierre,...

CMS Releases CHIP & BHP Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the final rule (CMS-2421-F2) aimed at simplifying Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Basic Health Program (BHP) enrollment...

Workplace Violence Rising Concern Among Nurses

According to the 2024 State of U.S. Nursing Report, on-the-job safety is a growing concern causing many nurses to reconsider their career options.  Half of nurses in the study...

SDAHO Celebrates National Doctors Day March 30

Whether in hospitals, clinics, or other settings, doctors work tirelessly to provide care in their communities and save lives. That is why every year we set aside March 30 to...

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 and related diseases. It emphasizes...

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 Health System, Brookings, SD, Monument...

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 nation’s hospital leaders to improve...

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 behavioral health services. The Opioid-Impacted Family...

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 communication strategies, learn five essential...

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) 2025 Foster G. McGaw Prize!...

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. The 2024 SDAHO Post-Acute Partners...

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 affected by the recent cyberattack...

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 after Tax Day, we observe...

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 care. The goal is to...

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 worker at Mass General Hospital....

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 link to a more complete...

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 do the same. This great...

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 at both federal and state...

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 social service providers across the...